Odds

Word ODDS
Character 4
Hyphenation odds
Pronunciations /ɒdz/

Definitions and meanings of "Odds"

What do we mean by odds?

A certain number of points given beforehand to a weaker side in a contest to equalize the chances of all participants. noun plural

The ratio of the probability of an event's occurring to the probability of its not occurring. noun plural

The likelihood of the occurrence of one thing rather than the occurrence of another thing, as in a contest. noun plural

A ratio expressing the amount by which the stake of one bettor differs from that of an opposing bettor. noun plural

An amount or degree by which one thing exceeds or falls short of another. noun plural

(at odds) In disagreement; in conflict. idiom

(by all odds) In every possible way; unquestionably. idiom

Inequality; difference, especially in favor of one and against another; excess in favor of one as compared with another.

Hence Advantage; superiority.

In betting, the amount or proportion by which the bet of one party to a wager exceeds that of the other: as, to lay or give odds.

Hence Probability or degree of probability in favor of that on which odds are laid.

In certain games, equalizing allowance given to a weaker side or player by a stronger, as a piece at chess or points at tennis; an allowance as handicap.

Er. You that are so good a Gamester ought to give me Odds.

Quarrel; dispute; debate.

Difference in favor of one and against another; excess of one of two things or numbers over the other; inequality; advantage; superiority; hence, excess of chances; probability. The odds are often expressed by a ratio noun

Quarrel; dispute; debate; strife; -- chiefly in the phrase at odds. noun

In dispute; at variance. noun

It is probable; same as odds are, but no longer used. noun

It is probable. noun

(diminutive) An odd number.

Something left over, not forming part of a set.

A dare game wherein a person issues an outrageous dare to another person, the recipient of the dare must say 1 out of a certain number, demonstrating the likelihood that they will perform the dare. A third party counts the other two people down from 3: i.e. 1,2,3. After the countdown, the darer and the daree must say a number through 1 and the certain number (if they said 1-15, it would have to be a number between that). If both participants say the same number, then the daree must perform the dare. Urban Dictionary

Sort of a dare in game form. One person calls "odds on" the other performing some unpleasant or undesirable task. The other person then sets the odds by giving a number. One will then count down from 3, and both say a number between 1 and the odds number. If the two people say the same number, then the second person must perform the task. Urban Dictionary

A very fun and simple game. What you do is you think of a stupid dare for your friend (or your "friend") and try to get them to do it. You do this by making them lose odds. For example, if I said to my "friend", "Hey, odds you go up to that cute girl and lick her face like a dog?" He would then give a number, let's just say "1 in 20." On a count of 3, we would both say a number between 1 and 20 at the same time, and if it's the same number he has to go do it. It is incredibly fun if you have fun people to play it with. Couple of side rules: -You can't "odds" yourself (e.g. "Hey odds I go hump the teacher's desk", no, if you wanna do it yourself just go off and do it) -The person receiving the odds is the one who decides what the odds are, not the odd-giver -If you lose odds and decide not to do it, you shall receive one full-out slap to da face Urban Dictionary

It is when somebody disagrees with you on something . Urban Dictionary

A number that is not divisable by two is said to be an odd number; whereas numbers divisable by two are said to be even numbers Urban Dictionary

Things that are random or haphazard. No determinable plan or reason. Generally a kiwi coloquialism (but mayhap other places use it too) Urban Dictionary

Cute in an unusual way Urban Dictionary

Oppositional Defiant Disorder: Surprisingly, it's real. A fake ass 'disorder' pulled out of the asses of a small collective of psychiatrists working for pharma companies in order to maximize revenue. Of course, there is no 'authoritarian disorder', because the parents are the ones paying. Despite the seemingly 'funny' aspect of it, this is actually considered a real disorder by many psychiatrists, a scary happening and a looming indicator of what may come. Urban Dictionary

The Odds are a method used to describe the probability of an event occuring. They expresses the chances of a succes. Used werever you have to describe an event that is random. Usually , the odds are only used in a random event wich can have only two possible result, considered succes and failure. When counting the odds, you must first find how many possible result will give you a succes versus how many give you a failure. Exeption - In poker Texas hold'em an event with a 1:1 odd, wich is a 50%-50% will outcome against you 9 times out of 10. This beeing an experimental observation. Urban Dictionary

Norwegian word for sharp .. like the edge of a blade is "odd". Old viking name also. Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Odds

The word "odds" in example sentences

Oliver's greatest competition for the Christmas number one spot is the Guinness Book of World Records, according to William Hill, which is giving the title odds of 11/2 to top the charts. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Bookmakers have now slashed his title odds from 400/1 to 28/1. ❋ Unknown (2010)

A desire to beat the odds is at the core of No Horizon Is So Far, as Arnesen and Bancroft trace the roots of why they came to Antarctica to risk frostbite, injury, and death on a daily basis. ❋ Unknown (2003)

What kind of odds is Vegas giving that the winner will be a very hot 25 year old woman with huge cans and a rear end that can balance a quarter? ❋ Unknown (2010)

Adding the biological drug Herceptin, approved by the FDA in 2006 for use in early-stage cancers like mine, could increase my survival odds from a coin flip to 95 percent. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Giving 11 to 10 odds is almost always the cheapest price you can give. ❋ Chris Maloney (2010)

Democrats faced daunting odds from the start of the 2010 campaign: The president's party almost always loses seats in the first midterms of his presidency, and the Democratic gains in 2006 and 2008 increased the likelihood of a Republican bounce-back. ❋ Dan Balz (2010)

But the long-term odds are against a company like Pandora surviving just because it can be so difficult to negotiate a good deal on music rights and then make money. ❋ Lynn Cowan (2011)

Rain odds are about 30% prior to midnight, but 60% toward dawn. ❋ Jason Samenow (2010)

Many "are hedging their bets — waiting to see if they can improve their long-term odds by making sure they're economically and emotionally secure with each other." ❋ Unknown (2011)

I've actually had this bet offered to me before - your theory on odds is hardly new among the sort of folk who attend gaming conventions - and my response was "sure, if you'll bet $50,000." ❋ Unknown (2009)

The digital revolution has swept away many tree-based products, but the lowly business card, against all odds, is thriving. ❋ Michael S. Rosenwald (2010)

A bet at 1: 1 odds is respectful; it recognises the fundamental equivalence of the parties and their arguments. ❋ Unknown (2009)

[Rufo] [Barbas]: Odds are you only wear boxers to work tomorrow. Bob: Okay, 1 out of 30. [Jésus]: 3,2,1. Rufo Barbas and Bob: 24! Bob: Damn't! ❋ Rapscallion, Hip Hop Onion (2013)

A: [Odds on] eating a ghost [chili]? B: 50 A: 3, 2, 1.. A+B: [37]! B: Dammit. ❋ Registerednerd (2015)

Kid - "Hey mike, [odds] you ask the waiter if she's pregnant." Mike - "Dude, our [waiter's] a dude." Kid - "Don't care." Mike - "1 in 50." Kid - "1, 2, 3, 47!" Mike - ".........47!" Whole table - "[Ohhhhhhhhhh]!" *Waiter comes over* Mike - "Excuse me, I apologize for asking, but are you pregnant?" Waiter - "Dude, I'm a dude." Mike - "That didn't answer my question. Are you? Waiter - "Yes." Whole table - "OHHHHHH!!!!" Jim - "I love odds!" Mike - "Fuck me, right?" Jim - "[Odds] you fuck me?" Mike - "Fuck off, Jim." Jim - "K." ❋ Scooby Can't Play Drums (2013)

Those who you [gathered] in, who were your supporters are now [at odds with] you. They think you're in [error] ❋ Shekohash (2011)

1,3,5,7,9 are [odd numbers] - 2,4,6,8,[10] are even [numbers] [email protected] (2006)

There is [the odd] [flower] [here and there]. We can go to the odd movie while you stay. ❋ AhkNemet (2006)

[She is] odd. ❋ Securityguard (2014)

OMG, he has [ODD], force drug him, it can't have anything to do with our ridiculously [excessive] punishments and [restrictions]! ❋ Shadow Creator (2007)

When rolling a dice, you have an 1:5 odd of getting a specific face up. When taking a card randomly from a 52 cards deck, you have a 1:51 odd of getting a specific card [Exeption]: When getting all-in in [texas Hold'em] with two overcards suited against a low pocket, you are in a 1:1 situation. And the outcome of this situation, is [ALWAYS you] loosing, independently of you having one or the other hand. ❋ Maxime Lavigne (2008)

i [cut] [my self] on the "[odd]" ❋ Gen.halvspenn (2006)

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