two scratchies a week isn't what I'd call a gambling problem
short for scratch card
Example sentencesExamples
He went against the recommendation that the five cent coin be done away with, saying that the coin should be retained because it was the best coin for scratching scratchies.
Scratchies, lotto tickets, Bingo, chook raffles, you name it, I won't win it.
I'm afraid they'll think I'm some sort of sad loser who buys scratchies.
They will take over the $50 million contract for selling scratchies in Victoria.
A man has been charged after allegedly stealing scratchies out of Christmas cards, a safe and cash from his workplace in Cairns.
The other day when I was standing in the line, waiting to buy a scratchie, I saw a sign for the Powerball draw and, on impulse, I bought a lottery ticket!
They were driving through Wanganui when they decided to turn around and buy a Triple Dip and crossword scratchie from Aramoho Mags & Lotto because it was a "lucky store".
Mum and I take in my wins on the scratchies and they total $69!
I've gotten scratchies in the mail a few times and 'won' thousands.
My parents gifted me with lovely presents including scratchies which yielded six dollars, a painted container which looks just right for tea bags and a book, Explore Historic Australia.
I'm ashamed to admit this, but I've been buying scratchies for the last couple of weeks because I'm desperate to get a few thousand bucks together.