Definition
Definition of blackjacking - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
coercionRare involving coercion or intimidationRare
- The blackjacking tactics of the gang were well-known in the neighborhood.
2.
weaponTECH. US related to the act of using a blackjackTECH. US
- The blackjacking incident was reported to the police.
Origin of blackjacking
English, black (dark) + jack (club)
Examples of blackjacking in a sentence
The blackjacking behavior of the officials was condemned. The suspect was caught in a blackjacking act. Blackjacking incidents have increased in the city.
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- French:coercitif, de matraquage, ...
- German:Nötigung, Blackjacking, ...
- Italian:intimidatorio, uso del randello, ...
- Spanish:intimidatorio, uso de cachiporra, ...
- Portuguese:intimidação, de cassetete, ...
- Chinese:胁迫性的, 以警棍攻击的, ...
- Japanese:脅迫的な, ブラックジャッキング, ...
- Arabic:إِكْراهِي, مُتَعَلِّق بِاِسْتِخْدَام الهِرَاوَة, ...
- Hebrew:מְאַיֵּם, מְשֻׁמָּשׁ בְּאַלַּת גּוּמִי, ...
- Russian:запугивание, использование дубинки, ...
- Ukrainian:примус, використання кийка, ...
- Hindi:धमकाने वाला, ब्लैकजैकिंग, ...
Definition of blackjack - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
casino gamegambling card game aiming for 21 points
- We played blackjack at the casino.
2.
card gamesTECH. US hand with an ace and a face cardTECH. US
- She won with a blackjack in her first hand.
3.
weaponRare US small weapon for hitting peopleRare US
- The detective found a blackjack at the scene.
Verb
1.
coercionUS coerce someone by threatsUS
- They tried to blackjack him into agreeing..
2.
weaponRare US strike someone using a small leather clubRare US
- He was blackjacked by the thief.
Images of blackjack
hand with an ace and a face card
Expressions with blackjack
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oak tree species with dark bark and broad leaves
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Origin of blackjack
English, black (dark) + jack (sailor)
Examples of blackjack in a sentence
Blackjack is his favorite card game. He hit blackjack on his second try. The dealer dealt a blackjack right away. He carried a blackjack for self-defense. The blackjack was confiscated by the police. She was blackjacked into signing the contract.
They blackjacked the witness to change his testimony. The guard was blackjacked during the heist. They planned to blackjack the unsuspecting victim.
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- French:blackjack, contraindre, ...
- German:Blackjack, erpressen, ...
- Italian:blackjack, costringere, ...
- Spanish:blackjack, intimidar, ...
- Portuguese:blackjack, coagir, ...
- Chinese:二十一点, 恐吓, ...
- Japanese:ブラックジャック, 脅す, ...
- Arabic:بْلاك جَاك, أَكْرَهَ, ...
- Hebrew:בְּלַאקְג׳ֶק, לִסְחוֹט בְּאִיּוּמִים, ...
- Russian:блэкджек, шантажировать, ...
- Ukrainian:блекджек, залякувати, ...
- Hindi:ब्लैकजैक, धमकाना, ...
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