Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word Gambling involves risking money or something valuable on the outcome of a game, contest, or uncertain event.
Gambling
/ˈɡæmblɪŋ/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Gambling is a mug's game.
'Gambling and card playing - all evil!
He lost his fortune through a series of bad gambling bets.
Etymology:
The term gambling emerged in the late 19th century, derived from gamble, which can be traced back to the Middle English word gammlen meaning to play games or to stake something on a future event.
Usage Statistics:
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