Jeopardy tonight
Definition
A colloquial phrase referring to the evening episode of the iconic American television game show 'Jeopardy!', where contestants wager on trivia answers phrased as questions, hosted by Ken Jennings since 2021.
Informally, the prime-time ritual of trivia enthusiasts tuning in for high-stakes brain-battles, Daily Doubles, and Final Jeopardy wagers—because who needs Netflix when you can buzz in?
Examples
Forget the gym—Jeopardy tonight is my cardio, sweating over whether 'What is the capital of Wakanda?' is a trick question.
My dog stares at me like I'm the Final Jeopardy clue during Jeopardy tonight; sadly, he still can't buzz in.
Jeopardy tonight promised a category on forgotten memes, but all I could wager was my dignity on 'Distracted Boyfriend'.
Betting the farm on Jeopardy tonight's Daily Double? That's how you go from couch potato to trivia tycoon—or broke.