noun / interjection
bingo
BING-goh/ˈbɪŋɡəʊ/
A game of matching called numbers to a winning pattern.
The caller announces another number during the weekly bingo game.
Etymology
The game's name has no settled origin. The likeliest suggestion connects it with the exclamation “bingo!” expressing sudden realization or surprise.
In context
what you need to do is get Bingo straight across up or down horizontal vertically or diagonally
More examples
- She marks the final square and shouts, 'Bingo!'
- They organize a charity bingo night.
- I turned the key and, bingo, the engine started.
Forms
bingo · bingos