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Parlay (Verb)

Meaning

Stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • He decided to parlay his big win at the slot machine into a high-stakes poker game.
  • The gambler chose to parlay his initial success on the roulette wheel into a sports bet on the big game.
  • The gambler opted to parlay her blackjack winnings on the craps table in a bold move.
  • In a desperate bid to break even, he tried to parlay his remaining chips into a winning hand at the final table.
  • The professional bettor was able to parlay her win on the underdog into a better position to win the entire tournament.

Synonyms

  • Double Up

Hypernyms

  • Game
  • Stake
  • Punt
  • Back
  • Gage
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