English Explanatory Dictionary

winner, winner, chicken dinner

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. An expression or declaration of victory, especially in a game of chance.

Pronunciation

LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-winner, winner, chicken dinner.wav

Word forms

winner, winner, chicken dinner

Etymology

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

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