losing

(-ziŋ)

noun

  1. the act of one that loses
  2. losses by gambling

adjective

  1. that loses: a losing team
  2. resulting in loss: a losing proposition

See losing in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Failing to win, as in a sport or game: a losing team; a losing lottery ticket.
  2. Of or relating to one that fails to win: a losing season; a losing battle.
noun
  1. The act of one that loses; loss.
  2. Something lost, such as money at gambling. Often used in the plural.

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