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gambling

GAM-buhl-ing/ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/

2 meanings of gambling

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  1. 1
    noununcountable
    Playing games of skill or luck to try to win money, knowing you might lose it.

    Like paying for a ticket where you might win a prize or lose what you paid.

    Gambling can turn into a serious money problem very fast.

    He lost most of his savings on gambling at card games.

    Similarbetting, wagering, gaming

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  2. 2
    verb
    Present participle of gamble. Use this -ing form when the action is happening now.

    He is gambling away his paycheck again this weekend.

    She kept gambling until all her money was gone.

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gambling is a form of gamble

gamble, verb: To play games of chance, like cards or slots, hoping to win money. Full entry

Forms
gamblegambles he/she/itgambling -ing formgambled past tense, past participle
Spelling
gamble → gambling: drop the e, add -ing

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Origin

It comes from the word "gamble" plus the ending "-ing".