jackpot

jack·pot

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [jak-pot]
- /ˈdʒækˌpɒt/
- /ˈdʒæk.pɒt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jak-pot]
- /ˈdʒækˌpɒt/

Definitions of jackpot word

noun jackpot the chief prize or the cumulative stakes in a game or contest, as in bingo, a quiz contest, or a slot machine. 1
noun jackpot Poker. a pot that accumulates until a player opens the betting with a pair of predetermined denomination, usually jacks or better. 1
idioms jackpot an outstanding reward or success. 1
idioms jackpot hit the jackpot, Informal. to achieve a sensational success; have sudden luck: The firm has hit the jackpot with its new line of computers. to win a jackpot. 1
noun jackpot A large cash prize in a game or lottery, especially one that accumulates until it is won. 1
noun jackpot gambling: top prize 1

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Origin of jackpot

First appearance:

before 1880

One of the 23% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1880-85; of uncertain origin

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Parts of speech for Jackpot

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exclamation

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jackpot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for jackpot

noun jackpot

prize — leverage.
rollover — an accident involving an overturned vehicle.
bonanza — You can refer to a sudden great increase in wealth, success, or luck as a bonanza.
windfall — an unexpected gain, piece of good fortune, or the like.
pool — Also called pocket billiards. any of various games played on a pool table with a cue ball and 15 other balls that are usually numbered, in which the object is to drive all the balls into the pockets with the cue ball.

All 10 Synonyms of jackpot