GAMBIT

(noun) a chess move early in the game in which the player sacrifices minor pieces in order to obtain an advantageous position
(noun) a maneuver in a game or conversation
synonyms : ploy , stratagem
His ploy completely fooled his opponents. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) an opening remark intended to secure an advantage for the speaker
synonyms : ploy
It was just a ploy to gain the confidence of the customer. -added by naila_inlas
I couldn't tell whether her earlier poor-mouthing had been sincere or just a gambit to get me to pick up the dinner check -added by nithi

Mnemonics for gambit

(Tag: ) gambit - remember GAMBIR who is the OPENING batsman... gambit is opening in chess
added by the suspect Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +33 -0
(Tag: ) GAMBIT > In a GAMe you have to GAMBle a BIT to win!
added by avinav Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +29 -4
(Tag: Cricket) Think of gautham GAMBHIR...he always takes risks and achieves an advantage
added by nikki123 Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +3 -1
(Tag: ) he gambled for now for future advantage
added by maheshv Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +2 -1
(Tag: ) GAMBIT == GAMe BaIT -- Game Bait : Bait given in a game (sacrifice for future gain)
added by ilarum Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +1 -0
(Tag: :)) Gambit="game"+"bit"(beat)==to beat someone in a game(chess) you need to find the openings
added by somabrata Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +1 -0
(Tag: ) Don't u remember King's Gambit in which a Bishop is sacrificed
added by tapobratabag Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +0 -0
(Tag: ) 'Game''beat' means beating in game by gambit
added by FBK Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +0 -0
(Tag: ) Starting the "Game" a "Bit" weekly
added by melancholica Edit Mnemonic

Was this mnemonic useful ? +0 -0

Account Login

Forgot your password ?

New to Mnemonic Dictionary?