verb

dice

To gamble on the outcome of thrown dice.

The players dice for money at a small corner table.

Etymology

French dé names a gaming die. English dice is the plural object-name used as a verb, identifying gambling by the marked cubes thrown to determine the result.

More examples

  • They dice for a few dollars after dinner.
  • He refuses to dice with anyone who cheats.
  • She diced away her last ten dollars.

Forms

dice · dices · diced · dicing

Similar words

gamble
Covers betting on many games, not just thrown dice.
wager
Emphasizes staking money rather than the game being played.