betting
/ˈbɛ.tɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: bettings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Describing one who bets or gambles.
Adjective
Examples
If I were a betting man, I'd wager my next pay check he couldn't do that again.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The act of placing a bet.
Noun
Examples
Once the field was prepared, and preliminaries of the game all settled, the bettings all made and goods all “staked,” night came on without the appearance of any players on the ground.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “betting” mean?
Describing one who bets or gambles.
Is “betting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.