First Known Use: 1828
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1rummy
adjective rum·my \ˈrə-mē\
rum·mi·errum·mi·est
Definition of RUMMY
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Origin of RUMMY
2rum
2rummy
noun
plural rummies
3rummy
noun
Definition of RUMMY
: any of several card games for two or more players in which each player tries to assemble groups of three or more cards of the same rank or suit and to be the first to meld them all
Origin of RUMMY
perhaps from 1rummy
First Known Use: 1915
RUMMIES Defined for Kids
rummy
noun rum·my \ˈrə-mē\
Definition of RUMMY for Kids
: a card game in which each player tries to lay down cards in groups of three or more
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