backgammon
noun · verb
Simple meaning
A victory in the game when the loser has not borne off a stone.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
bakgamuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈbækɡæmən
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
backgammon
A victory in the game when the loser has not borne off a stone, and still has one or more stones in the winner's inner home row or on the bar.
A board game for two players; pieces move according to throws of the dice
verb
To win at a backgammon game with the opponent having one or more pieces in the winner's inner home row or on the bar.
Word Aura™
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This meaning: (backgammon) A victory in the game when the loser has not borne off a stone, and still has one or more stones in the winner's inner home row or on the bar.
Used this way, backgammon is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It quietly approves while staying precise.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
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- “We spent the afternoon playing backgammon by the fireplace, sipping tea.”noun
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