Backgammoned: meaning, definitions and examples
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backgammoned
[ ˈbækˌɡæmənɪd ]
game context
The term 'backgammoned' is derived from the game of backgammon, which is a two-player board game involving strategy and luck. To be 'backgammoned' typically means to lose the game in a significant or humiliating manner, often suggesting that the opponent outplayed or trapped the player. This term is not commonly used in daily language, and its usage is often informal, specific to players familiar with the game. It conveys a sense of being decisively beaten in a way that is reminiscent of the game's tactical complexity.
Synonyms
defeated, outplayed, trounced.
Examples of usage
- He was backgammoned in the finals.
- After that move, she realized she had been backgammoned.
- Losing by so many points felt like being backgammoned.
Translations
Translations of the word "backgammoned" in other languages:
🇵🇹 gamão
🇮🇳 बैकगैमॉन किया गया
🇩🇪 Backgammon gespielt
🇮🇩 diberi permainan backgammon
🇺🇦 грав у нарди
🇵🇱 zagrany w backgamona
🇯🇵 バックギャモンされた
🇫🇷 joué au backgammon
🇪🇸 jugado al backgammon
🇹🇷 tavla oynandı
🇰🇷 백개먼을 했다
🇸🇦 لعبت الباكغمان
🇨🇿 hrál v backgammonu
🇸🇰 hral v backgammon
🇨🇳 玩双陆棋
🇸🇮 igral backgammon
🇮🇸 spilað í backgammon
🇰🇿 жүзу ойнады
🇬🇪 ბექგემონით ითამაშა
🇦🇿 backgammon oynandı
🇲🇽 jugado al backgammon
Etymology
The term 'backgammoned' is rooted in the game of backgammon, which dates back thousands of years, with origins traced to the Middle East. The game's modern form emerged in the 17th century and has since evolved into a popular pastime across the globe. The word itself, 'backgammon,' is believed to be derived from Middle English 'bac' meaning back and 'gamen' meaning game. As players engage in this strategic game, subtle terms and slang often arise to describe various scenarios encountered during play. 'Backgammoned' is one such expression that reflects the culture and nuances of the game, representing the experience of being significantly outmaneuvered by an opponent.