rebuy
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈriːbaɪ/
KK: /riˈbaɪ/
noun
Definition
A type of poker tournament where players can buy additional chips while the game is ongoing.
Example
In the rebuy tournament, I was able to buy more chips after losing my initial stack.
Conversation
Are you thinking about joining the poker night this weekend?
Yeah, I heard they have a rebuy option this time.
That sounds fun! I like when they let you rebuy during the game.
Me too! It makes things more exciting when you're down on chips.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
reentry
rebuying
replenishment
Antonyms
withdrawal
exit
disengagement
verb
Definition
To purchase something again that was previously bought or sold.
Example
After selling his old guitar, he decided to rebuy it when he had enough money.
Tense Forms
Past: rebought
Past Participle: rebought
Conversation
I was thinking about that guitar I sold last year.
Oh, you should totally rebuy it if you miss it!
Yeah, I really regret selling it now.
Root Explanation
Rebuy → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "buy" (from Old English "bycgan", meaning to purchase). The word "rebuy" means to buy something again.
Memory Tip
Think of 'buying' something 'again' — 're-' means again, and 'buy' means to purchase.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.