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10 Language-to-English Dictionariesjackpot
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dʒakpot
"Vincere il jackpot alla lotteria è un sogno per molti."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large monetary prize in a game of chance, especially in gambling.
"Winning the jackpot at the lottery changed her life forever." - 2
A situation or event that results in a significant gain or success.
"The new product launch was a jackpot for the company, exceeding all sales expectations."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'jackpot' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the game of poker where a large pot is accumulated when no player has a pair of jacks or better. The word combines 'jack', referring to the playing card, and 'pot', indicating a sum of money or prizes.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Jackpot" is said worldwide
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gros lot
Transliteration: gro lot
"Gagner le gros lot à la loterie a changé sa vie."
Jackpot
Transliteration: dʒækpɔt
"Den Jackpot im Lotto zu gewinnen, ist ein Traum für viele."
jackpot
Transliteration: dʒakpot
"Vincere il jackpot alla lotteria è un sogno per molti."
premio mayor
Transliteration: premio mayor
"Ganar el premio mayor en la lotería puede cambiar tu vida."
jackpot
Transliteration: dʒækpɔt
"Ganhar o jackpot na loteria é o sonho de muitos."
जैकपॉट
Transliteration: jaikapōṭ
"लॉटरी में जैकपॉट जीतना कई लोगों का सपना है।"
头奖
Transliteration: tóujiǎng
"赢得彩票的头奖改变了她的生活。"
잭팟
Transliteration: jaekpat
"복권에서 잭팟을 얻는 것은 많은 사람들의 꿈입니다."
ジャックポット
Transliteration: jakku potto
"宝くじでジャックポットを当てることは多くの人の夢です。"
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