Definition of gamble Gamble

/gæˈmbʌl/ - [gatmbul] - Gam•ble

We found 16 definitions of gamble from 6 different sources.

What does gamble mean?

Noun Plural: gambles
gamble - a risky act or venture
		peril, danger, risk a dangerous place; "He moved out of danger"
		long shot a venture that involves great risk but promises great rewards
gamble - money that is risked for possible monetary gain
		venture, speculation any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
Verb gambles, gambling, gambled
gamble - take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling"
		chance, risk, hazard, take chances, adventure, run a risk, take a chance
		assay, attempt, essay, seek, try analyze (chemical substances)
		go for broke risk everything in one big effort; "the cyclist went for broke at the end of the race"
		luck it, luck through act by relying on one's luck
gamble - play games for money
		play engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously; "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea"
		dice play dice
		shoot craps play a game of craps
		play engage in an activity as if it were a game rather than take it seriously; "They played games on their opponents"; "play the stock market"; "play with her feelings"; "toy with an idea"
		wager, bet, play maintain with or as if with a bet; "I bet she will be there!"

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gamble (Noun)
A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
gamble (Noun)
A risky venture.
gamble (Verb)
To take a risk, with the potential of a positive outcome.
gamble (Verb)
To play risky games, especially casino games, for monetary gain.
gamble (Verb)
To risk something for potential gain.
gamble (Verb)
To interact with equipment at a casino.

gamble
gam′bl, v.i. to play for money in games of chance or skill: to engage in wild financial speculations.—v.t. to squander away.—n. a gambling transaction.—ns. Gam′bler, one who gambles, esp. who makes it his business; Gam′bling-house, a house kept for the accommodation of people who play at games of hazard for money. [For gamm-le or gam-le, a freq. which has ousted M. E. gamenen—A.S. gamenian, to play at games—gamen, a game.]