Gambling — synonyms, definition

1. gambling (Noun)

2 synonyms
gaming play
1 definition

gambling (Noun) — The act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize). ex. "his gambling cost him a fortune"

3 types of
diversion recreation vice
8 types
bet flutter gambling game game of chance punt sporting life throw wager

2. gambling (Verb)

7 synonyms
adventuring chancing hazarding risking running a risk taking a chance taking chances
2 definitions

gambling (Verb) — Take a risk in the hope of a favourable outcome. ex. "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"

gambling (Verb) — Play games for money.

6 types of
assaying attempting essaying playing seeking trying
8 types
betting dicing going for broke lucking it lucking through playing shooting craps wagering