lagħab

Etymology 1
From.

Verb

 * 1) to play
 * 2) to gamble
 * 3) to cheat, to deceive
 * 4) to waver, to be undecided

Etymology 2
From.

Originally the noun was pronounced, while the verb was. Both merged in the 19th century when was vowelised. The spelling, which is sometimes seen, is incorrect because can never be geminated in Maltese.

Noun

 * 1) gambler