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quadfecta

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A bet in which the bettor must select the winners of the first four places (i.e., first, second, third, and fourth) of a race in the correct order.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: gambling, games, hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports

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noun

Meaning 2

A set of four wins at related events; a set of four events.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: broadly

Examples

  • 2008, Milwaukee Magazine, Volume 33, Issues 7-12, page 59, You can either carry or drag your boat through the tunnel to UPPER NASHOTAH LAKE to complete your chaino—lakes quadfecta.
  • 2010, Tyler DeAngelo, Brad Emmett, Learn Just Enough . . . to Get Laid, Seven Footer Press, US, page 100, It′s also the definitive Just Enough to Get Laid meal, incorporating cooking, wine, and French in an unstoppable three-pronged attack. Hell, say grace before you eat and you can hit what′s known as the Just Enough quadfecta.

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History

Etymology

Blend of quad- + perfecta.