wagering

English

Verb

wagering

1. present participle and gerund of wager

   He has been wagering half his wages weekly. (progressive)

   Certain wagering individuals would profit from the outcome. (adjectival)

   Carelessly wagering his allowance led him to ruin. (gerund)

Noun

wagering (plural wagerings)

1. An amount wagered.

   His repeated wagerings of his allowances led him to ruin.