Game (Verb)
Meaning
Place a bet on; "Which horse are you backing?"; "I'm betting on the new horse".
Classification
Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.
Examples
- I'm putting my money on the favourite to win.
- She's game on the underdog to win the competition.
- I've decided to game the newcomer and see if they can win.
- My friend is betting heavily, but I'm going to game the outsider.
- If you're feeling lucky you could game the dark horse and see what happens.