noun

rummy

RUH-mih

Rummy (noun) means a card game where players form sets or sequences of matching cards. Example: “They played rummy every evening on vacation.”

noun

A card game where players form sets or sequences of matching cards.

"They played rummy every evening on vacation."

How to use rummy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA popular card game, with many regional rule variations (like gin rummy).

Common pairings

play rummy gin rummy

Word forms

rummier comparative, rummies plural, rummies plural, rummiest superlative

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Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly linked to poker slang or the word "rum" in its old sense of "odd" or "fine."

Synonyms

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Rhymes for rummy

dummy yummy mummy tummy gummy crummy chummy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “rummy” mean?

The word “rummy” means a card game where players form sets or sequences of matching cards. In plain terms, a popular card game, with many regional rule variations (like gin rummy).

How do you pronounce “rummy”?

“Rummy” is pronounced RUH-mih (/ˈɹʌmi/ in IPA).

How do you use “rummy” in a sentence?

Here is “rummy” used in a sentence: “They played rummy every evening on vacation.”

What part of speech is “rummy”?

“Rummy” is a noun.

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