Bingo Lingo Terms, Phrase, Nicknames, Slang, Terminology UK RHYMING CALLS

Bingo lingo is a phrase that refers to the terminology used for playing bingo games both online and offline. Bingo lingo is of various types and can be broadly classified into bingo nicknames and common chat terms and acronyms used by online bingo players in the chat rooms. Bingo lingo not only adds fun to the monotonous bingo sessions but also allow players to chat in a more time-saving manner.

Bingo nicknames are one of the key components of online bingo lingo. Although they are not exactly the most essential things to learn, still learning them can add spice to the game that may seem to get dreary after a while. In the traditional bingo halls, there was no bingo game where these nicknames were not used. Each number from 1 to 90 has a nickname, often rhyming or related to the number in a certain way. Bingo nicknames or bingo lingo differ from region to region and are often dictated by culture and history of that place.

Most bingo nicknames are universal and are used in bingo games all over the world. For example, Kelly's eye for number 1 is named after a popular Australian gangster, who is believed to have just one eye, is popular all over the UK, America and Australia.

Bingo lingo is usually categorized into two types – by rhyme and by sense. Nicknames in the first category are the names that rhyme with the number being called, for example heaven's gate for 78. Those classified by sense are often referred to the prestigious historical figures and events, particular cultural items and other cultural tidbits. Then there are some numbers that directly relates to the number for example "lucky seven" for 7.

Another good example of general bingo nickname for 13 is "unlucky for some", as many cultures consider 13 an unlucky number. Then there are some nicknames that present a perfect blend of rhyme and sense. For example, Gandhi's breakfast for number 80 is a reference to Gandhi's food abstinence, wherein 8 rhymes with ate and zero denotes nothing, hence he ate nothing. Other nicknames pertain to the shape of the number, for example, two little ducks for 22.

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