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

Words are always getting conventionalized to some secondary meaning. It is one of the works of poetry to take the truants in custody and bring them back to their right senses.
William Butler Yeats