gok — meaning in English

English meaning

• gamble verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
• guess verb To form an answer or opinion without being sure it's correct.
• punt noun A long, flat-bottomed boat that is pushed along with a pole, often used on rivers for leisure.

Senses

gok is used for these senses in English:

• gamble A significant risk, undertaken with a potential gain.
• gamble A risky venture.
• punt A bet or wager.

gamble — full definition

1. verb To bet money or stake something valuable on an uncertain outcome, especially in games of chance.
2. verb To take a chance on something uncertain, hoping for a good result.
3. noun A risky decision or venture undertaken in hope of a payoff.

guess — full definition

1. verb To form an answer or opinion without being sure it's correct.
2. verb To suppose or think something is probably true.
3. noun An answer or opinion given without certain knowledge.

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