Sports Betting Terms

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes a noun or pronoun

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

• The board members voted unanimously in favor of the new proposal.
• I'm totally in favor of going to the beach this weekend.
• I'm all for grabbing pizza for dinner, it's definitely in favor.
• Her actions spoke volumes in favor of her character.

noun a bet or attempt that has a low probability of success

adjective having little chance of success

• The chances of success seemed like a long shot given the current circumstances.
• I know it's a long shot, but I'm still hoping for the best.
• It's a real long shot, but I'm gonna give it a try anyway.
• Taking that job offer was a long shot, but I'm glad I took the chance.

noun a candidate with little chance of success

• The long-shot candidate surprised everyone by winning the election.
• I can't believe that long-shot candidate actually won!
• That long-shot candidate pulled off a major upset!
• She was a long-shot candidate in the race for promotion, but she ended up getting the job.

verb To contribute money or resources, especially to a pot in poker or other gambling games before the cards are dealt.

• Before the game begins, each player must ante up an equal amount of money.
• Come on guys, ante up so we can start this poker game!
• Hey dude, ante up or get out of here.
• If you want to be successful, you need to ante up and put in the effort.

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 bet in which the person betting forecasts the first three finishers in a race in the correct order

• The company achieved a trifecta of success with increased revenue, improved customer satisfaction, and expanded market share.
• I hit the trifecta at the horse races yesterday, winning first, second, and third place bets.
• We pulled off the trifecta by scoring tickets to the concert, backstage passes, and a meet-and-greet with the band.
• Her ability to balance work, family, and personal interests is like a trifecta of happiness in her life.