English Dictionary

ring in one's nose

名詞

俗語

(gambling, slang) A compulsion to gamble regardless of one's losses.

日本語の意味

ギャンブルに対する強迫観念、あるいは損失を出しても賭け続ける衝動 / 負けたとしても、ギャンブルに取り憑かれた状態や衝動

Many gamblers describe the ring in one's nose as a compulsion that makes them keep betting despite their losses.

多くのギャンブラーは、負けてもやめられない賭博への衝動を、損失を顧みない強迫だと表現する。

意味（1）

(gambling, slang) A compulsion to gamble regardless of one's losses.

So, the dealers are thinking, “What a mamaluke! The guy's got a ring in his nose!” But then he comes back and plays some more. And all the guys like him, because he's funny and he's one of the boys and he tips big.