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/ˈmɑːr.bəlz/
Meaning & Definition
noun
Small, round glass balls used in games or as collectibles.
The children played marbles on the playground during recess.
A game played with marbles, where players try to hit opponents' marbles out of a designated area.
He was an expert at the game of marbles, always managing to win against his friends.
A reference to mental state or sanity, as in 'losing one's marbles'.
After months of isolation, she feared she was starting to lose her marbles.
verb
To make or cause to become marbled; to streak with color.
The artist marbles the paint to create a unique texture on the canvas.
Etymology
The word 'marble' comes from Old French 'marbe', which refers to a small spherical stone.
Common Phrases and Expressions
lose one's marbles
to become insane or irrational.
keep one's marbles
to remain sane or rational in difficult situations.
not playing with a full deck of marbles
to be slightly crazy or not fully rational.
Related Words
marble
A type of stone often used in sculptures, also referring to the game.
gamer
A person who plays games, often including marble games.
Slang Meanings
To be crazy or act irrationally.
After he quit his job without a backup plan, everyone said he lost his marbles.
Referring to guts or courage.
It takes a lot of marbles to pull off a stunt like that.