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bagel

/ˈbeɪ̯.ɡəl/

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What does bagel mean?

noun

  1. A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.
  2. (slang) A score of 6-0 in a set (after the shape of a bagel, which looks like a zero).
  3. (slang) An overly materialistic and selfish young Jewish man.
More meanings (3)

verb

  1. To achieve a score of 6–0 (as the winner) in a tennis set.
  2. To hold an opponent to a score of zero.

noun

  1. Alternative form of bagle.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈbeɪ̯.ɡəl/

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Other dictionary pronunciations

/ˈbɛ.ɡəl/
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