Definition of "bagel" in English

noun

1. A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked.

2. (tennis, slang) A score of 6-0 in a set (after the shape of a bagel, which looks like a zero).

3. (slang, ethnic slur, South Africa) An overly materialistic and selfish young Jewish man.

verb

1. (tennis) To achieve a score of 6–0 (as the winner) in a tennis set.

2. (sports) To hold an opponent to a score of zero.

noun

1. Alternative form of bagle.