Rummy
noun
A card game, played in various forms throughout the world.
Alice and I decided to play rummy to pass the time.
Often appears as...
- play rummy
- gin rummy
adjective
Strange or odd.
He's a rummy old fellow, isn't he?
Often appears as...
- rummy sort of thing
- rummy guy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
Alcoholic drink, especially rum.
He's been drinking the rummy again.
Often appears as...
- drink rummy
- rummy bottle
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A drunkard.
He's become quite the rummy since his wife left him.
Often appears as...
- old rummy
- town rummy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquia
noun
A card game, played in various forms throughout the world.
Alice and I decided to play rummy to pass the time.
Often appears as...
- play rummy
- gin rummy
adjective
Strange or odd.
He's a rummy old fellow, isn't he?
Often appears as...
- rummy sort of thing
- rummy guy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
Alcoholic drink, especially rum.
He's been drinking the rummy again.
Often appears as...
- drink rummy
- rummy bottle
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A drunkard.
He's become quite the rummy since his wife left him.
Often appears as...
- old rummy
- town rummy
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquia
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Card Varieties
The term 'rummy' can refer to many variations of the card game, not just one.
I learned a new type of rummy called Kalooki.
Pro Tip 2/3Family Fun
Rummy games are often played with family or friends, seen as casual entertainment.
We had a great evening playing rummy at the family reunion.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Presence
The game of rummy has different names and rules around the world.
In India, they play a version of rummy they call Paplu.
Pro Tip 1/3Card Varieties
The term 'rummy' can refer to many variations of the card game, not just one.
I learned a new type of rummy called Kalooki.
Pro Tip 2/3Family Fun
Rummy games are often played with family or friends, seen as casual entertainment.
We had a great evening playing rummy at the family reunion.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Presence
The game of rummy has different names and rules around the world.
In India, they play a version of rummy they call Paplu.
Pro Tip 1/3Card Varieties
The term 'rummy' can refer to many variations of the card game, not just one.
I learned a new type of rummy called Kalooki.
Pro Tip 2/3Family Fun
Rummy games are often played with family or friends, seen as casual entertainment.
We had a great evening playing rummy at the family reunion.
Pro Tip 3/3Global Presence
The game of rummy has different names and rules around the world.
In India, they play a version of rummy they call Paplu.
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Quote examples
Frank Vincent
American Actor
I remember playing in Union City, and we had crap games after we finished playing at night. We would go next door to the cab stand where they were playing gin rummy and betting $1,000 a hand.
Quote examples
Shirley MacLaine
American Actress
The mob taught me how to play gin rummy.
Quote examples
Frank Vincent
American Actor
I remember playing in Union City, and we had crap games after we finished playing at night. We would go next door to the cab stand where they were playing gin rummy and betting $1,000 a hand.
Quote examples
Shirley MacLaine
American Actress
The mob taught me how to play gin rummy.
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