HOW TO PRONOUNCE
bagel
/ˈbeɪ̯.ɡəl/
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What does bagel mean?
noun
- A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.
- (slang) A score of 6-0 in a set (after the shape of a bagel, which looks like a zero).
- (slang) An overly materialistic and selfish young Jewish man.
More meanings (3)
verb
- To achieve a score of 6–0 (as the winner) in a tennis set.
- To hold an opponent to a score of zero.
noun
- Alternative form of bagle.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˈbeɪ̯.ɡəl/
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