Blackjacked: meaning, definitions and examples
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blackjacked
[ blækˈdʒӕkt ]
gaming term
Blackjacked generally refers to the action of being dealt a Blackjack in the card game. This occurs when the player is dealt an Ace and a 10-point card as their initial two cards. It signifies a strong hand and usually wins against other combinations, leading to an instant win unless the dealer also has a Blackjack.
Synonyms
hit blackjack, win blackjack.
Examples of usage
- I was so excited when I blackjacked on my first hand!
- She blackjacked and won the round instantly.
- In one game, he blackjacked three times in a row.
Translations
Translations of the word "blackjacked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 blackjackeado
🇮🇳 ब्लैकजैक्ड
🇩🇪 blackjacked
🇮🇩 blackjacked
🇺🇦 блекджекнутий
🇵🇱 blackjackowany
🇯🇵 ブラックジャックされた
🇫🇷 blackjacké
🇪🇸 blackjackeado
🇹🇷 blackjack yapılmış
🇰🇷 블랙잭당한
🇸🇦 بلاك جاك
🇨🇿 blackjackovaný
🇸🇰 blackjackovaný
🇨🇳 黑杰克
🇸🇮 blackjackan
🇮🇸 blackjackað
🇰🇿 блекджек
🇬🇪 ბლექჯექდ
🇦🇿 blackjack edilmiş
🇲🇽 blackjackeado
Etymology
The term 'blackjack' originates from the card game of the same name, which is derived from a couple of earlier games. The name itself was popularized during the early 20th century in the United States, where the objective was modified to create an advantage over the house. The word 'blackjack' specifically refers to a 21-point hand made up of an Ace and a ten-point card. As the game evolved, so did the terminology, giving rise to various phrases associated with its gameplay. The verb form 'blackjacked' is a colloquial form that emerged to describe the moment a winning hand is achieved.