parlays

Meaning of parlays

noun

(originally United States) A bet or series of bets where the stake and winnings are cumulatively carried forward; an accumulator.

verb
  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.
    Shall we parlay the value of our products?
  3. (by extension, generally) To convert (a situation, thing, etc.) into something better.

verb

To have a discussion, especially one between enemies.

Information about parlays

  • The singular form of parlays is: parlay.
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Hyphenation of parlays

par-lays

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 7 chars.
  • parlays is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

Words that rhyme with parlays

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