rummy
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
A card game with many rule variants, conceptually similar to mahjong.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
ruhmeeSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɹʌmi
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
A card game with many rule variants, conceptually similar to mahjong.
A rum-drinking alcoholic.
adjective
Resembling or tasting of rum.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- C2 · Proficient (estimated)
- Frequency
- Rare
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: A card game with many rule variants, conceptually similar to mahjong.
Used this way, rummy is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Word Family
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Compound terms
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A form of rummy using two decks of cards and four jokers.
A form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points.
A form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points.
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Synonyms
Sense: card game with many rule variants
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