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heinz

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈhaɪnz// heinz Slang

n. a type of bet in horse racing or sports that includes 57 different combinations. It is named after the famous food brand that advertised '57 varieties'.

n. a multiple bet consisting of 57 separate wagers on six different selections. The name is a colloquial reference to the '57 Varieties' slogan of the Heinz food company.


SIMPLE

He placed a small heinz on the afternoon races.

CONTEXTUAL

Because a heinz involves fifty-seven individual bets, the total stake can become very expensive even with a small unit cost.

COMPLEX

The professional gambler calculated that a heinz offered the best coverage for his six football picks, provided at least two of the teams managed to secure a victory.

Origin

From the H. J. Heinz Company's "57 Varieties" slogan.

Usage

Commonly used in UK betting contexts; often written with a lowercase 'h' when referring to the bet rather than the brand.

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