Word: parlaying
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: par
lay
ing
Definition: Present participle of parlay; stake winnings from one bet on a subsequent wager
Morphemes:
Affix: parlay
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To carry forward the stake and winnings from a bet on to a subsequent wager or series of wagers.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: per-
Language: ine-pro
Decoded: per-
Meaning: to go through; to carry forth, fare
Affix: -lo
Language: it
Decoded: -lo
Meaning: suffix meaning ‘it; this or that thing’
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.