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Word: Jackpot
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
late 19th century: from jack+ pot. The term was originally used in a form of poker, where the pool or pot accumulated until a player could open the bidding with two jacks or better
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʒakpɒt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a large cash prize in a game or lottery, especially one that accumulates until it is won.
Short Definition:large cash prize in game or lottery
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