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Parlaying: meaning, definitions and examples

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parlaying

 

[ pษ‘หrหˆleษช ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

gambling strategy

Parlaying refers to the act of combining multiple bets into a single wager, where the winnings from the first bet are used to finance subsequent bets. This betting strategy can lead to higher payouts but also entails a higher risk, as every component of the parlay must win for the overall bet to be successful.

Synonyms

aggregate, combine, consolidate, enhance

Examples of usage

  • He decided to parlay his winnings on the first race into the next bet.
  • Many gamblers enjoy parlaying because of the potential for large profits.
  • Parlaying can be thrilling, but it requires careful consideration of each bet.
  • She lost her money when she tried parlaying too many outcomes at once.

Translations

Translations of the word "parlaying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น apostar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฆเคฒเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช parlayen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengalikan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั‚ะฒะพั€ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ parlay

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒผใƒฌใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท parier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apuesta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bahis

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒŒ๋ ˆ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‡ุงู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parlay

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ parlay

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฟปๅ€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ parlay

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ spil

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะฐั€ะปะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ”แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ parlay

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apuesta

Etymology

The term 'parlay' originated from the word 'parley,' which is derived from the Old French 'parler' meaning 'to speak.' The gambling meaning took shape in the United States during the mid-20th century, where gamblers began to use the term to describe betting strategies that combine various bets. The concept of parlaying draws from the idea of increasing one's stakes by rolling over winnings, similar to how a conversation might build upon previous statements. It has since become an integral part of betting culture, particularly in sports and casino environments, as it allows bettors to increase potential returns significantly. Over the years, the definition and context of parlaying have evolved, but the fundamental principle of risk-reward as it pertains to wagering remains central to its use.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,959, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.