winner, winner, chicken dinner

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English

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Etymology

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Possibly originating in casinos as a stock cry of croupiers whenever a patron won.

Phrase

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winner, winner, chicken dinner

  1. (childish) An expression or declaration of victory, especially in a game of chance.
    • 1998, Davis, Alan, Alan Davis' the fun also rises travel guide North America : the most fun places to be at the right time[1], →OCLC:
      [In Las Vegas casinos] When you win, you’ll hear the stickman say, “Winner, winner, chicken dinner” and get high-fives all around. This sure beats pushing buttons and waiting for a bunch of cherries.

Descendants

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  • Mandarin: 吃雞吃鸡 (chījī) (calque)