gambling

gam-bling · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Present participle of gamble.

  2. 2.

    The activity or practice of playing games of chance for money.

  3. 3.

    The act of taking risky actions.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    gambling addiction — compulsive need to gamble
  • •
    gambling debt — money owed from gambling losses

Related words

See also: casino, gamble, gambler
Synonyms: betting, gaming, wagering

Etymology

From gamble + -ing. Gamble from Middle English gamenen (to play).