Chicago
- noun
- /ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/
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Chicago (juego de cartas)
- During their family gathering, they enjoyed a lively game of Chicago, placing bets on the aces and kings.
Examples
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We decided to play a round of Chicago at the casino last night.
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She taught her friends the rules of Chicago during their weekly game night.
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In Chicago, you try to play cards that match those on the table to win chips.
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Let's play Chicago tonight!
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Have you ever played Chicago before?
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He explained the strategy for playing Chicago to his new friends before they started the game.
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After dinner, they moved to the living room to play a few hands of Chicago with chips and laughter.
Synonyms
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9.9
A gambling card game where players place chips on face cards and win by matching them
A fast card game where players match cards on the table to win chips
A card game where players place chips on cards and try to win chips in order
Compounds
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A private university in Chicago famous for strong research and successful graduates
Surface Forms
Etymology
Chicago the card game was named after the city Chicago. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the city's busy clubs and casinos where people played to win chips, which is what the game is about.