Definition

A game of chance played with two dice, where players bet on the outcome of the dice rolls. The goal is to roll a winning number, such as 7 or 11, on the first throw, while rolling certain other numbers can lead to losing the bet.

Example

We decided to play craps at the casino last night and had a lot of fun.

Conversation

Have you ever played craps before?

Yeah, I tried it once at a casino, but it was confusing.

I heard it can be really fun if you get the hang of it.

Definitely! Just avoid those losing throws, or you'll end up with bad craps.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Craps is derived from the French word 'crapaud', meaning toad, which refers to the original game played with dice that was associated with gambling. The term evolved in English to describe the game itself, particularly the version played in casinos.

Memory Tip

Think of the French word for toad, 'crapaud', which connects to the game of craps, originally linked to gambling.

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