one-armed bandit

noun
UK: /ˌwʌn ɑːmd ˈbændɪt/
US: /ˌwʌn ɑːrmd ˈbændɪt/

  1. A slot machine, especially one operated by pulling a handle on the side.

    1. He lost all his money on the one-armed bandit.
    2. The casino was full of people playing the one-armed bandit, hoping to win big.

  2. A device or system that takes money from people easily and unfairly.

    1. The toll road became a one-armed bandit for commuters.
    2. Many view payday loan companies as a financial one-armed bandit preying on vulnerable people.

Synonyms

slot machine fruit machine

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "one-armed bandit" in English means: A slot machine, especially one operated by pulling a handle on the side., A device or system that takes money from people easily and unfairly..

The phonetic transcription of "one-armed bandit" is /ˌwʌn ɑːmd ˈbændɪt/ in British English and /ˌwʌn ɑːrmd ˈbændɪt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "one-armed bandit": slot machine, fruit machine.

Example usage of "one-armed bandit": "He lost all his money on the one-armed bandit.". More examples on the page.