Synonyms for Rummy

Definition of rummy

adjective
  1. beyond or deviating from the usual or expected; "a curious hybrid accent"; "her speech has a funny twang"; "they have some funny ideas about war"; "had an odd name"; "the peculiar aromatic odor of cloves"; "something definitely queer about this town"; "what a rum fellow"; "singular behavior"
noun
  1. a chronic drinker
  2. a card game based on collecting sets and sequences; the winner is the first to meld all their cards

13 synonyms found

Writing tips for "rummy"

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"Rummy" in song lyrics

See how rummy is used in real songs:

  • "Gin Rummy"
    DJ Revolution f/ Strong Arm Steady — Blow Da Spot
  • "Drunk veteran smelling like piddle and rummy"
    Pegz f/ Funkoars — Block to Block
  • "Never changed honey, you getting played, Gin Rummy"
    Saukrates — Check For Me

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