JACKPOT


Meaning of JACKPOT in English

■ noun a large cash prize or accumulated stake in a game or lottery.

Phrases

hit the ~ informal

1》 win a ~.

2》 have great or unexpected success.

Origin

C19 (orig. used in a form of poker): from jack 1 + pot 1 .

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