gambling
noun
- wagering of money on a game of chance or event with an uncertain outcome
- to take a risk for a chance at better returns, to take a risk, taking a risk with
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/ / /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/
noun
Etymology: By surface analysis, gamble + -ing.
- An activity characterized by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.
“He lost a fortune through gambling at casinos.”
“Online gambling has become a global industry.”
verb
Etymology: By surface analysis, gamble + -ing.
- present participle and gerund of gamble