Gambling Lingo

noun A person who rides horses in horse racing or other competitive equestrian events.

• The jockey skillfully guided the horse to victory in the race.
• The jockey rode like a pro and won the race.
• That jockey has some serious skills on the track.
• She's a jockey in the world of finance, always maneuvering her way to success.

noun a cumulative series of bets in which winnings accruing from each transaction are used as a stake for a further bet

verb to exploit successfully

• He decided to parlay his initial investment into a successful business venture.
• She's hoping to parlay her popularity on social media into a career as an influencer.
• I'm gonna try to parlay this small win into a big payday at the casino.
• She was able to parlay her natural charm into getting people to do what she wanted.

noun a series of consecutive wins or successes

• The team's winning streak has boosted morale among the players and fans alike.
• The winning streak has got everyone hyped up!
• The team is on a serious winning streak right now!
• Her winning streak in negotiations is unmatched.