Gambling Slang

noun a person or thing that is round in shape or form

adjective having a shape or form that is round

• The scientist studied the properties of a rounder shape in geometry.
• I think the rounder option looks better on you.
• That car has a rounder body compared to the older models.
• Her face appeared rounder and more youthful after getting a facial treatment.

noun a person who pretends to give an impartial endorsement of something in which they have an interest, typically for promotional purposes

• The company hired a shill to promote their new product during the launch event.
• I heard that guy is just a shill for that brand, he always talks about their products.
• Don't trust that shill, he's just trying to sell you something you don't need.
• Her constant praise for the company made her seem like a shill for their agenda.

noun a word that functions as the name of a specific person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• By investing in the stock market, you could potentially be quids in if the shares increase in value.
• If you bet on that horse, you'll definitely be quids in if it wins the race.
• I found a tenner on the street yesterday, so I'm quids in!
• If you manage to secure that contract, you'll be quids in with all the bonuses and commissions.

noun A unit of currency in the United States worth one-tenth of a dollar

verb To inform on or betray someone, often for personal gain

• I would never dime out a colleague for making a mistake.
• I'm not going to dime out my friend for skipping class.
• Don't worry, I won't dime out your secret.
• She felt like her own mind was trying to dime her out for her insecurities.

noun a unit of currency in various countries

preposition used to indicate a comparison between two things, typically emphasizing the certainty of one over the other

• I would bet dollars to doughnuts that the company will meet its quarterly targets.
• I'll bet you dollars to doughnuts that Sarah will be late to the party.
• I'm willing to bet dollars to doughnuts that the new restaurant will be a hit.
• You can bet dollars to doughnuts that he will try to weasel his way out of taking responsibility.

noun a person who fails to honor a debt or obligation, especially by not paying a bet or wager

verb to fail to honor a debt or obligation, especially by not paying a bet or wager

• The company decided to welch on their promise to provide health insurance benefits.
• I can't believe he welched on our bet!
• Don't be a welcher and pay up like you promised.
• She welched on her responsibilities and left the project unfinished.