"ring in one's nose" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|?}} ring in one's nose
  1. (gambling, slang) A compulsion to gamble regardless of one's losses. Tags: slang Categories (topical): Gambling
    Sense id: en-ring_in_one's_nose-en-noun-vYjj9j-R Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: gambling, games
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