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parlaying

verb

Meaning

  1. To carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet on to a subsequent wager or series of wagers.
  2. (by extension) To increase (an asset, money, etc.) by gambling or investing in a daring manner.
  3. (by extension, generally) To convert (a situation, thing, etc.) into something better.
  4. To have a discussion, especially one between enemies.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data