gin rummy

/ dʒɪn /

noun

1. a version of rummy in which a player may go out if the odd cards outside his sequences total less than ten points Often shortened togin

Word History and Origins

Origin of gin rummy¹

C20: from gin ¹+ rummy ¹, apparently from a humorous allusion to gin and rum

Example Sentences

“Now, how about a game of gin rummy?”

From Literature

During tough negotiations over a child care bill with Bob Packwood of Oregon, he challenged her to a game of gin rummy.

From New York Times

“After that, we’ll play board games. We love to play board games — dominoes, backgammon, gin rummy.”

From Seattle Times

“Have you played gin rummy with another counselor before?”

From Literature

We play gin rummy together by candlelight after dinner.

From New York Times

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