Rummy: meaning, definitions and examples
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rummy
[ หrสmi ]
card game
Rummy is a group of matching-card games that are based on the same play and gameplay mechanics. The objective is to form sets or runs of cards, where sets contain cards of the same rank and runs consist of cards in a sequence. The most well-known variant is Gin Rummy, which is typically played between two players. The simplicity of the game's rules makes it accessible, yet it requires strategic thought to achieve victory.
Synonyms
card game, matching game.
Examples of usage
- We played Rummy all night long.
- She taught me how to play Gin Rummy.
- Rummy is a popular game in family gatherings.
Translations
Translations of the word "rummy" in other languages:
๐ต๐น rummy
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคฎเฅเคฎเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Rummy
๐ฎ๐ฉ rummy
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฐะผั
๐ต๐ฑ rami
๐ฏ๐ต ใฉใใผ
๐ซ๐ท rummy
๐ช๐ธ rummy
๐น๐ท rummy
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ผ๋ฏธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฑุงู ู
๐จ๐ฟ rummy
๐ธ๐ฐ rummy
๐จ๐ณ ๆ็ฑณ
๐ธ๐ฎ rummy
๐ฎ๐ธ rummy
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะฐะผะผะธ
๐ฌ๐ช แ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ rami
๐ฒ๐ฝ rummy
Etymology
The term 'rummy' is believed to have originated from the game called 'rum', which was played in England during the 19th century. Rummy-like games have been played for centuries and have various origins across different cultures. The exact lineage of Rummy is difficult to trace due to the evolution of card games over time, but it is often linked to the Spanish game 'Concentration' and the Indian game 'Khel', among others. The modern version gained popularity in the United States in the early 20th century, and has since spread worldwide, evolving into numerous variations, each with its own set of rules and nuances.