winning

Definition

  • noun: the act of one that wins
  • adjective: relating to or producing a win
  • adjective: of or relating to winning
  • usually used in plural
  • synonyms: attracting, charming, conquest

Examples

  • The team is on a 12-game 'winning streak'. [=it has won 12 games in a row]

  • It's not about 'winning' or losing. It's about having fun.

  • Chocolate and mint is a 'winning' combination.

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Thanks, sucker. - Yo, peace. One gift certificate to the Walker Brothers Pancake House. Thank you. Congratulations on winning State. I was so nervous. They made us do limits. I thought I was gonna hurl. - How's your stomach now? - It's fine. (..)
    2004 Mean Girls