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Fishhooks

A very common term meaning a pair of Jacks. The J's resemble fish hooks, hence the name. It is most often used when the pair of Jacks come in the hole cards, but can also be used if they come up on the board.

"I love getting fishhooks as hole cards. A pair of Jacks is hard to beat at times."
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