blackjac

/ˈblækˌdæk/

Definitions

1. noun

a card game in which the objective is to get a hand value closest to 21 without going over, originally played with a special card called the “blackjack”

“She played a flawless game of blackjack and won a big prize.”

2. noun

a card with a picture of a jack and the suit of spades, originally giving the player a blackjack in the game

“The blackjack in his hand gave him an automatic win.”

3. verb

to win a game of blackjack

“The player managed to blackjack the dealer and earned a bonus.”

4. verb

to obtain something (especially money) easily or quickly

“The company blackjack the market with their new product and became an overnight success.”

Synonyms

  • 21
  • card game

Antonyms

  • bust