ˈɛskəˌpeɪd ˈɡæm.bəl ˈhæzɚd ˈhazəd ɹɪsk steɪk ˈvɛn.t͡ʃɚ ˈvɛn.t͡ʃə a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful) take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome When you buy these stocks you are gambling put at risk I will stake my good reputation for this