English Explanatory Dictionary

rummy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A card game with many rule variants, conceptually similar to mahjong.
adj
  1. Resembling or tasting of rum.
  2. Peculiar; odd.
noun
  1. A rum-drinking alcoholic.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹʌmɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-rummy.wav /ˈɹʌmi/

Word forms

rummy rummies rummier rummiest

Etymology

Unknown, with much speculation. Perhaps related to rum via poker slang, or ultimately from German Ruhm.

Derived words

boathouse rummy gin rummy Indian rummy knock rummy Liverpool rummy Michigan rummy Persian rummy pinochle rummy rummily rumminess rummy nose rummy-nose tetra
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