How Do You Interpret Bingo Numbers Nicknames?
In noisy bingo halls, the callers sometimes use nicknames or phrases along with the numbers. This helps clarify the number called and adds occasional humor to the game. To interpret bingo numbers’ nicknames, you should remember they usually rhyme or have some kind of logical connection to the number. Memorize a few common bingo numbers nicknames, such as those for single digits. For example, “Kelly’s eye” is the most common call for the number 1 and “one little duck” is popular for the number 2. Rhyme some numbers with a word or phrase, such as “man alive” for the number five, “time for fun” for the number 41, or “flea” for the number 3. Once you’ve rhymed a word, carry it further and use it in phrases, such as “two little fleas is a 33” and “a flea in heaven is 37.” Imagine how some of the numbers would appear if sketched on paper. The number 7 looks like a “crutch,” and the number 80 is often accompanied by the phrase “eight and blank.” Think logically to interpret some nicknames. Fo
