Wiktionary:Word of the day/2020/September 12

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Word of the day
for September 12
parlay v
  1. (transitive, intransitive, gambling) To carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet on to a subsequent wager or series of wagers.
  2. (transitive, by extension) To increase (an asset, money, etc.) by gambling or investing in a daring manner.
  3. (transitive, by extension, generally) To convert (a situation, thing, etc.) into something better.

parlay n

  1. (originally US, gambling) A bet or series of bets where the stake and winnings are cumulatively carried forward; an accumulator.
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