/bing"goh/ , n. ( sometimes cap. )
1. a form of lotto in which balls or slips, each with a number and one of the letters B, I, N, G, or O, are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers printed on their cards, the winner being the first to cover five numbers in any row or diagonal or, sometimes, all numbers on the card.
interj.
2. (used to call a win in bingo.)
3. (used to express suddenness or swiftness, as of an action): He waved his hand, and, bingo, the card reappeared.
4. (used to acknowledge someone's sudden understanding or correct response): Bingo! That's just what I meant!
[ 1935-40; appar. alter. of BEANO 1 ]