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bingo

 

[ หˆbษชล‹ษกoสŠ ]

Noun / Interjection
Context #1 | Noun

game

Bingo is a game of chance in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller. The first player to complete a predetermined pattern on their card wins the game. It is often played in social settings and fundraising events.

Synonyms

lottery, raffle

Examples of usage

  • We played bingo at the community center last night.
  • She shouted 'bingo!' when she filled her card.
  • The charity event raised money through a lively game of bingo.
Context #2 | Interjection

expression

Bingo is an expression used to signify that something is exactly right or that a goal has been achieved. It's often exclaimed to show excitement or satisfaction, particularly when a solution to a problem has been found.

Synonyms

exactly, precisely

Examples of usage

  • Bingo! That's the answer I was looking for.
  • When he figured it out, he exclaimed, 'Bingo!'
  • She finally found her keys and said, 'Bingo!'

Translations

Translations of the word "bingo" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bingo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเค‚เค—เฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Bingo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bingo

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั–ะฝะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bingo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ“ใƒณใ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bingo

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bingo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bingo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น™๊ณ 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠู†ุบูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bingo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bingo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎพๆžœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bingo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bingo

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะธะฝะณะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒœแƒ’แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bingo

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bingo

Etymology

The term 'bingo' originates from the game that has its roots in Italy during the 1530s, where it was originally called โ€˜Il Gioco del Lotto d'Italiaโ€™. The game was brought to the United States in the 1920s, where it was played at fairs and social gatherings. The name 'Bingo' is believed to have come from the expression shouted by players upon winning, derived from a variation of the game called 'Beano'. In 'Beano', players used beans to cover their cards, and upon winning, they would shout 'Beano!' The game evolved, and the name changed to 'Bingo', which has since become synonymous with winning, fulfilling, or achieving a desired outcome. Its popularity continues today, often used in fundraising and charity events, as well as in various social settings.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,340, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.