Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
curinga
Noun
/kuːˈrɪŋɡə/

Definition
In card games, a ‘curinga’ refers to a wild card that can be used in place of any other card.

Examples
- The joker is often considered a curinga in poker games.
- In his play, the character acted as a curinga, influencing the plot in unexpected ways.

Meaning
The term ‘curinga’ can also signify someone or something that plays a versatile or unpredictable role.

Synonyms
- wild card
- versatile player
- trump card