Associations to the word «Gamble»
Adverb
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.