totoscommessa
sports betting pool
noun toh-toh-skoM-MES-sah Rare
Origin: Blend of toto- (from totocalcio) + scommessa (bet).
Usage Note
Totoscommessa is a compound Italian term combining toto- (the prefix from betting pools like totocalcio) with scommessa ('bet'). It refers to a fixed-odds or pool-based sports betting product. The plural is totoscommesse. It belongs to the specialized register of Italian gambling and sports journalism.
Examples
"Ha vinto con una totoscommessa sul calcio."
Natural Translation
He won with a football betting pool ticket.
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