dice

dice · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Small cubes with different numbers of dots (1-6) on each face, used in games of chance.

  2. 2.

    (verb) To cut food into small cubes.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    roll the dice — to take a chance; to gamble
  • •
    no dice — (informal) used to refuse a request or indicate failure
  • •
    the dice are loaded — the situation is unfair or rigged
  • •
    dice with death — to take serious risks

Related words

See also: die, gamble, game
Synonyms: die

Etymology

From Old French des, plural of de, from Latin datum ("something given or played"), past participle of dare ("to give").