winner, winner, chicken dinner

phrase

An expression or declaration of victory, especially in a game of chance.

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Meanings

phrase
  1. childishAn expression or declaration of victory, especially in a game of chance.

    [In Las Vegas casinos] When you win, you’ll hear the stickman say, “Winner, winner, chicken dinner” and get high-fives all around. This sure beats pushing buttons and waiting for a bunch of cherries.

    1998, Davis, Alan, Alan Davis' the fun also rises travel guide North America : the most fun places to be at the right time, →OCLC

Origin

Possibly originating in casinos as a stock cry of croupiers whenever a patron won.

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APA

winner, winner, chicken dinner. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/winner%2C%20winner%2C%20chicken%20dinner

MLA

“winner, winner, chicken dinner.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/winner%2C%20winner%2C%20chicken%20dinner. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “winner, winner, chicken dinner,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/winner%2C%20winner%2C%20chicken%20dinner.

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