Associations to the word «Gambit»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
GAMBIT, noun. An opening in chess, in which a minor piece (often a pawn) is sacrificed to gain an advantage.
GAMBIT, noun. Any ploy or stratagem.
GAMBIT, noun. A remark intended to open a conversation.
Dictionary definition
GAMBIT, noun. An opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker.
GAMBIT, noun. A maneuver in a game or conversation.
GAMBIT, noun. A chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position.
Wise words
Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite
surprised to be taken at his word.