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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishA popular card game, with many regional rule variations (like gin rummy).
Common pairings
play rummy
gin rummy
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Word forms
- Plural
- rummies
- Comparative
- rummier
- Superlative
- rummiest
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, possibly linked to poker slang or the word "rum" in its old sense of "odd" or "fine."
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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.
