jetton

American  

[jet-n] / ˈdʒɛt n /

noun

1. an inscribed counter or token.

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jetton British  

/ ˈdʒɛtən /

noun

1. a counter or token, esp a chip used in such gambling games as roulette

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Etymology

Origin of jetton

1755–65; < French jeton, equivalent to jet ( er ) to throw, cast up (accounts), reckon ( jet ¹ ) + -on noun suffix

Example Sentences

People of various different ages fell foul of the scammers, Jetton added, but "typically a lot these scams do affect older people".

From BBC

"It doesn't take long before you develop a connection with somebody... and very quickly this trust is shattered," Interpol's director of cybercrime Neal Jetton told the BBC's Newsday programme, describing the perpetrators' tactics.

From BBC

Amid the increased public scrutiny, Plocher in November 2023 hired Jetton, a former House speaker who faced his own scandals.

From Seattle Times

Jetton served as House speaker from 2005 until January 2009, when he was prevented from running for office again because of term limits.

From Seattle Times

An Associated Press request for comment to Jetton was not immediately returned Friday.

From Seattle Times