betting
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/ˈbɛtɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To stake or pledge upon the outcome of an event; to wager.
- To be sure of something; to be able to count on something.“Fancy going for a drink after work? You bet I do!”
- To place money into the pot in order to require others do the same, usually only used for the first person to place money in the pot on each round.
noun
- The act of placing a bet.
adjective
- Describing one who bets or gambles.“If I were a betting man, I'd wager my next pay check he couldn't do that again.”
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