"screeno" meaning in English

See screeno in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈskɹiːnəʊ/ [UK]
Etymology: Blend of screen + keno Etymology templates: {{blend|en|screen|keno}} Blend of screen + keno Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} screeno (uncountable)
  1. (historical) A form of bingo played in American movie theaters during the Great Depression, with numbers displayed on the screen. Tags: historical, uncountable
    Sense id: en-screeno-en-noun-ro-PmYQb Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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