English Explanatory Dictionary

make book

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To gamble, either by placing or taking bets.
  2. To be very confident; to be sure.

Pronunciation

En-au-make book.ogg

Word forms

make book makes book making book made book

Etymology

The "be confident" sense is connected to the "gamble" sense: a sure bet is one that you can be nearly certain of.

Synonyms

bet one's bottom dollar

Related words

bookie bookmaker bookmaking sportsbook bank on make bank make it interesting to be sure want to bet
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