bingo
word
Definition
A game in which players mark numbers on cards as they are called and win by completing a pattern. It is also said when someone finds the right answer or when something happens exactly as expected.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, it usually means the number game. As an exclamation, 'Bingo!' is informal and means 'That's exactly it' or 'I got it.' It is common when solving a problem, guessing correctly, or noticing a perfect match.
Example Sentences
My grandma plays bingo every Friday night.
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Bingo is easy to learn.
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I looked at the last number and shouted, "Bingo!"
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We tried a few passwords, and then bingo — the laptop opened.
natural
You said the train would be late, and bingo, it was twenty minutes behind.
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I couldn't remember her name at first, but then bingo, it came back to me.
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