bagel /ˈbeɪ̯.ɡəl/noun 3verb 2forms 5 noun3 •A toroidal bread roll that is boiled before it is baked. •(slang) A score of 6-0 in a set (after the shape of a bagel, which looks like a zero). •(slang, offensive) An overly materialistic and selfish young Jewish man. verb2 •To achieve a score of 6–0 (as the winner) in a tennis set. •To hold an opponent to a score of zero. formsbageled · bagelled · bageling · bagelling · bagels