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punt3

Syllabification: (punt)
Pronunciation: /pənt/

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Definition of punt

verb

[no object]
  • (in some gambling card games) place a bet against the bank.
  • British informal bet or speculate on something:investors are punting on a takeover

noun

informal, chiefly British
  • a bet:those taking a punt on the company’s success

Origin:

early 18th century: from French ponte 'player against the bank', from Spanish punto 'a point'

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