Definition

This word is used to show excitement or satisfaction when something is completed or when a guess is correct.

Example

When I found the missing piece of the puzzle, I shouted, 'Bingo!'

Conversation

I finally figured out the answer to that puzzle we were working on.

Really? What is it?

It's 42! Bingo!

That's awesome! I knew you could solve it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A game where players mark numbers on cards as they are called out, aiming to complete a line of numbers to win.

Example

We played bingo at the community center last night and had a lot of fun.

Conversation

Are you going to the bingo night at the community center?

Yeah, I love playing bingo with everyone!

Me too! It’s such a fun way to spend an evening.

Root Explanation

The word 'bingo' originates from the game of the same name, which is believed to have derived from the phrase 'beano', a term used in the 1920s. The exact etymology is unclear, but it is thought that 'bingo' was a playful alteration of 'beano', which referred to winning a game or prize.

Memory Tip

Think of the excitement of winning a game, as 'bingo' is a term that emerged from the joy of shouting out a win in the game of chance.

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