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gambling

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/

The English word “gambling” has 1 meaning listed here.

noun

  1. An activity characterized by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by skill and/or chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome.

Etymology

By surface analysis, gamble + -ing.

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