Meaning of the word bingo in English
What does bingo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
bingo
US /ˈbɪŋ.ɡoʊ/
UK /ˈbɪŋ.ɡəʊ/
Noun
a game of chance in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller, the winner being the first to mark off all their numbers or a specified pattern of numbers
Example:
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We played a few rounds of bingo at the community center.
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The grand prize for the bingo game was a new car.
Exclamation
1.
said by a player who has won a game of bingo
Example:
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The old lady shouted, "Bingo!" as she marked off the last number.
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When the final number was called, a chorus of "Bingo!" erupted from the crowd.
2.
used to express sudden success or satisfaction at a discovery
Example:
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I've been looking for this book all day, and bingo! Here it is!
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I just figured out the solution to the problem. Bingo!