What does BINGO mean?

Bingo Parts of Speech

Noun, Verb

Definitions

1. a game of chance played with cards and numbers, in which players mark off numbers on their cards as they are called out by a caller
2. to achieve a sudden success or win

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈbɪŋɡoʊ/
• UK: /ˈbɪŋɡəʊ/

Origin and Usage

The word "bingo" originated in the United States in the early 20th century and was originally called "beano". It was played at carnivals and fairs before being adapted into a game called "bingo" in the 1930s. The game became popular in the UK during World War II when it was used to raise funds for the war effort. The verb form of "bingo" means to achieve a sudden success or win, often used in a celebratory context.

Synonyms

• lotto
• raffle
• draw

Related Words

• binge
• bring
• being
• bison
• bigot

Example Sentences

• She won the bingo game by getting five in a row.
• After years of hard work, he finally hit the jackpot and yelled "bingo!"