Bagel
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈbeɪ̯.ɡəl/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Bagel is a noun meaning A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.
Meaning
A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.
More Meanings
- (tennis, slang) A score of 6-0 in a set (after the shape of a bagel, which looks like a zero).
- (tennis) To achieve a score of 6–0 (as the winner) in a tennis set.
- (sports) To hold an opponent to a score of zero.
- Alternative form of bagle.
- (slang, ethnic slur, South Africa) An overly materialistic and selfish young Jewish man.
Example Sentences
Linus was half basset and half beagle hound, thus a bagel.
“He’s so adorable, Aaron. Part beagle, part basset hound.” “A bagel. Very appropriate.”
The Bagel isn’t necessarily a popular dog, but they seem to appear often enough to be worth mentioning.
In October, Allan and Rebecca began to care for Marty’s dog Phil more often and adopted the “bagel” (basset and beagle mix breed) when the time came.
Word Forms
- bagels
- bageling
- bagelling
- bageled
- bagelled
Synonyms for bagel
Depending on context, synonyms include JAP.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include doughnut, donut, toasted, roll, beigel, bialy.
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