definition of bingo from Oxford Dictionaries Online


	Email Cite Text size: A A Print options: Example sentences Synonyms Categories bingo (bingo) Syllabification: On Off Entry from World dictionary Pronunciation:/ˈbɪŋgəʊ/ noun a game in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller, the winner being the first person to mark off all their numbers exclamation 1 a call by someone who wins a game of bingo 2 used to express satisfaction at a sudden positive event or outcome:Just swipe the pen over a bar code and bingo! The recorder's programmed itself Origin: 1920s (as exclamation): of unknown origin person taking part in sport or game View entry made, done, or happening without method or conscious decision View entry person who pays brief visit or makes telephone call View entry person or thing that wins something View entry be successful or victorious in View entry convey thought or feeling in words or by gestures View entry fulfilment of one's wishes, expectations, or needs View entry thing that happens or takes place, especially one of importance View entry way thing turns out View entry steal View entry system of words, letters, figures, or symbols used to represent others, especially for purposes of secrecy View entry apparatus for recording sound or data View entry broadcast item View entry game in which players mark off numbers on cards as numbers are drawn randomly by caller View entry call by someone who wins game of bingo View entry used to express satisfaction or surprise at sudden positive event or outcome View entry Meaning social phenomenon » leisure pursuit » pastime » game Subject Activities and interests » Games Click any link to see words in that category		More words in this category backgammon bingo blank dartboard draw drive fivestones follow-the-leader halma knucklebone life MMOG MMORPG Pac-Man parlour game platform game recreation ground sic bo spillikin thimblerig