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bingo

UK/ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/ US/ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/ common informal slang us

noun

1.

a game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards

Synonyms

Origin

Alternative form of bing, suggesting a ringing sound. Attested since 1925.

Phrases

  • bingo bango bongo
  • bingo card
  • bingo hall
  • bingo wings
  • bullshit bingo
  • buzzword bingo
  • chicken bingo
  • cow bingo
  • doctor's orders
  • Kelly's eye
  • lucky for some
  • Maggie's den

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