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.