As I was trying to learn bingo, I came across different terminologies that I wasn't really familiar, so I did further research and found out a list of terminologies that are used in bingo which is called 'Bingo Lingo'. I think beginners like me should be aware of these words as it help us to feel more comfortable playing the game. Here are some of the words that I found and their meaning:
- Kelly's Eye - refers to number 1 (probably a nickname for someone who has 1 eye)
- Two Little Duck - refers to number 22 (resembles duck shapes)
- Knock at the Door - refers to number 4 (a simple rhyme to number 4)
- Man Alive - refers to number 5 (a simple rhyme to number 5)
- Clickety Click - refers number 66 (rhythmic sound which resembles click-clack)
- Two Fat Ladies - refers to number 88 (resembles two plump women)
I will be attaching a link here for your reference, also an image below for other interesting terminologies.
I didn't know Bingo had so much terminologies involved. I used to play this with my family in the day but I guess it was more casual than formal like where these terms are used 🧐
It is a real joy listening to a professional bingo caller in the UK use these terms for the different numbers. Some of them are very famous and the players in the bingo hall know immediately what number is about to be called. Good examples of this are "Kelly's Eye" and "Top of the Shop". I believe that a lot of these terms originated in the UK but I cannot be certain of that. They are very well-known there anyway.
We also have our own bingo lingo here in philippines! Knowing the bingo lingo makes the game way more fun and helps you feel like part of the group.
Dang that's actually quite the list! If I ever go to an actual bingo site once again I'm probably going to print this list out or have a copy on my phone and list all their definition. Some of it does sound very cool ngl.
Ive never played bingo but this is really nice to know. Might try some of them out once i start playing.
I didn't even know there was that much terminology. 😀
Wow, thats alot of lingo haha. Maybe if youll be playing more you can get those right away. Didnt know this exist cause when i do play they never say those stuff.
@facebook-sonnyborja I guess it varies depending on where you play Bingo, in my local area I think almost little to none will be used as I think this list might be exclusive to English speaking countries. But nonetheless, knowing a little bit of these terminologies might help us some day 😀
Don't really know much of the lingo, but that's a lot of words to commit to memory. Definitely not going to forget 'two fat ladies" for 88. Presumably the more you play the more you tend to use the lingo the more they stick. So i have to get playing.
@graham I also read that the 'Cup of Tea' is a reference to the British people's passion for tea. I also read that if you hear that it is mentioned you can raise an imaginary cup and celebrate.
@evcj_ People in the UK certainly use the term "my cup of tea" in everyday language. If you don't like something or want to do something then you can say "it's not my cup of tea". Similarly, if you like something you can say "this is just my cup of tea". There is no doubt that we are a crazy nation when it comes to expressions. The long list of bingo lingo tells you all you need to know!
As for raising an imaginary cup of tea to celebrate I am not sure about that 🤣
