Associations to the word «Betting»

Wiktionary

BETTING, adjective. Describing one who bets or gambles.
BETTING, verb. Present participle of bet
BETTING, noun. The act of placing a bet.
BETTING PARLOR, noun. (US) A business establishment for the placing of wagers on athletic competitions and horse or dog races.
BETTING PARLORS, noun. Plural of betting parlor
BETTING SHOP, noun. (chiefly British) The premises of a bookmaker, where people may place bets, watch horse races etc on television, and collect their winnings.
BETTING SHOPS, noun. Plural of betting shop

Dictionary definition

BETTING, adjective. Preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure and especially games of chance; "led a dissipated life"; "a betting man"; "a card-playing son of a bitch"; "a gambling fool"; "sporting gents and their ladies".

Wise words

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