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par·lay
 parlay
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- pronunciation:
- par
leI
[or]
par
li
[or]
par
leI
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
parlays, parlaying, parlayed |
| definition 1: |
to bet (the winnings from a previous bet) on a race or other chance.
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| definition 2: |
to maneuver or contrive to improve or increase (something).
She parlayed the introduction into a dinner invitation. |
| related words: |
negotiate |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a bet composed of winnings from one or more previous bets, or a series of such bets.
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