jackpot

  1. Noun.  A money prize pool which accumulates until the conditions are met for it to be won.
  2. Noun.  A large cash prize or money.
  3. Noun.  An unexpected windfall or reward.
  4. Noun.  (context, Western) A difficult situation.
  5. Noun.  A jumble of felled timber.

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