Definition of RUMMY

rummy

Meanings

Plural: rummies

Noun

  • a chronic drinker
  • a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards
  • A card game with many rule variants, conceptually similar to mahjong.
  • A rum-drinking alcoholic.

Adjective Satellite

  • beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

Adj

  • Resembling or tasting of rum.
  • Peculiar; odd.

Origin / Etymology

Unknown, with much speculation. Perhaps related to rum via poker slang, or ultimately from German Ruhm.

Scrabble Score: 12

rummy is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
rummy is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
rummy is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 14

rummy is a valid Words With Friends word