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blackjack

black·jack
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [blak-jak]
    • /ˈblækˌdʒæk/
    • /ˈblæk.dʒæk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [blak-jak]
    • /ˈblækˌdʒæk/

Definitions of blackjack word

  • uncountable noun blackjack Blackjack is a card game in which players try to obtain a combination of cards worth 21 points. 3
  • countable noun blackjack A blackjack is a short, thick stick that is used as a weapon. 3
  • noun blackjack a truncheon of leather-covered lead with a flexible shaft 3
  • verb blackjack to hit with or as if with a blackjack 3
  • verb blackjack to compel (a person) by threats 3
  • noun blackjack pontoon or any of various similar card games 3

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Origin of blackjack

First appearance:

before 1505
One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1505-15; black + jack1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Blackjack

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

blackjack popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

blackjack usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for blackjack

verb blackjack

  • intimidate — to make timid; fill with fear.
  • pressure — the exertion of force upon a surface by an object, fluid, etc., in contact with it: the pressure of earth against a wall.
  • force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
  • influence — the capacity or power of persons or things to be a compelling force on or produce effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of others: He used family influence to get the contract.
  • threaten — to utter a threat against; menace: He threatened the boy with a beating.

Antonyms for blackjack

verb blackjack

  • help — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.

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