Wellington
/ˈweləŋtən/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Wellingtons
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In the game of nap, a bid that results in the bidder winning quadruple, or losing double, the amount staked.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Meat or other filling baked in a puff pastry.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Wellington” mean?
In the game of nap, a bid that results in the bidder winning quadruple, or losing double, the amount staked.
Is “Wellington” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.