gambling

== English == === Etymology === By surface analysis, gamble +‎ -ing. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡæm.bl̩.ɪŋ/, /ˈɡæm.blɪŋ/ Rhymes: -æmblɪŋ === Verb === gambling present participle and gerund of gamble === Noun === gambling (usually uncountable, plural gamblings) An activity characterized by a balance between winning and losing that is governed by a mixture of skill and chance, usually with money wagered on the outcome. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === See also === game of chance