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rebuy

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

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  • UK: /ɹiːˈbaɪ/
  • rhymes with -aɪ

1

noun

Meaning 1

A type of poker tournament that allows players to purchase more chips during the course of the tournament.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To buy again, especially to buy something previously sold (or pawned)

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree Proto-Italic *wre- Latin re-der. Old French re-bor. Middle English re- English re- English buy English rebuy From re- + buy.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: racheter — to buy again
  • Italian: ricomprare — to buy again
  • Ligurian: riacatâ — to buy again
  • Manx: aachionnee — to buy again
  • Swedish: återköpa — to buy again