Rummy: meaning, definitions and examples

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rummy

 

[ หˆrสŒmi ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rummy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคฎเฅเคฎเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rummy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ rummy

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะผั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rami

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฉใƒŸใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rummy

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rummy

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rummy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Ÿผ๋ฏธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุงู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rummy

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ rummy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‹‰็ฑณ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ rummy

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rummy

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะฐะผะผะธ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒแƒ›แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rami

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,942, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.