Risk-Taking Behavior

noun a person who plays games of chance for money; a person who takes risky actions in the hope of a desired result

• The gambler placed a large bet on the horse race.
• The gambler is feeling lucky tonight at the casino.
• The gambler is on a winning streak and can't be stopped.
• The gambler took a risk by investing all his money in the stock market.

noun an activity in which people bet money on the outcome of a game or event, typically involving chance

• Many people view gambling as a form of entertainment that should be regulated.
• I heard John lost a lot of money gambling at the casino last night.
• I'm feeling lucky, let's hit up the slots and do some gambling.
• Life is like a game of gambling, you never know what cards you'll be dealt.

adjective Describing an action or position where the head is foremost

adverb In a manner with the head in front

• The diver entered the water headfirst to execute a perfect dive.
• I accidentally tripped and fell headfirst into the pool.
• He jumped off the diving board headfirst like a boss.
• She dove headfirst into her new project, eager to make a difference.

noun a gambling game in which players bet on which compartment of a revolving wheel a small ball will come to rest in

• The casino offered various games of chance, including roulette.
• Let's try our luck at the roulette table tonight!
• I'm feeling lucky, let's hit up the roulette wheel!
• Life is like a game of roulette, you never know where the ball will land.

noun a type of skiing or snowboarding characterized by flashy and daring maneuvers

verb to perform flashy and daring maneuvers while skiing or snowboarding

• The athlete was reprimanded for hot-dogging during the game.
• He was hot-dogging on the slopes, showing off his skills to everyone.
• Stop hot-dogging and focus on the task at hand.
• Hot-dogging through life without a care in the world.