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blackjack

black·jack

UK/ˈblækd͡ʒæk/ US/ˈblæˌkdʒæk/ fairly common slang uk
noun (3) verb (1)

noun

1.

a common scrubby deciduous tree of central and southeastern United States having dark bark and broad three-lobed (club-shaped) leaves; tends to form dense thickets

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2.

a piece of metal covered by leather with a flexible handle; used for hitting people

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3.

a gambling game using cards; the object is to hold cards having a higher count than those dealt to the bank up to but not exceeding 21

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Origin

From black + jack.

Phrases

  • with blackjack and hookers

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