Associations to the word «Gamble»

Wiktionary

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. (transitive) To risk (something) for potential gain.
GAMBLE, verb. To interact with equipment at a casino
GAMBLE, proper noun. A surname​.

Dictionary definition

GAMBLE, noun. Money that is risked for possible monetary gain.
GAMBLE, noun. A risky act or venture.
GAMBLE, verb. Take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome; "When you buy these stocks you are gambling".
GAMBLE, verb. Play games for money.

Wise words

In words, as fashions, the same rule will hold; Alike fantastic, if too new, or old: Be not the first by whom the new are tried, Nor yet the last to lay the old aside.
Alexander Pope