Poker Terms and Definitions

Full A-Z of poker terms and poker lingo, So you'll never look like the fish at the table!

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    Under the gun

    A player who is 'Under The Gun' is one who is the first to act after the big blind. e.g. "It can be difficul...

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    Underdog

    An underdog is a player who is significantly behind in a hand. They still have a chance to win, should the right cards h...

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    Underpair

    A pocket pair smaller than the lowest card on the board. For example, pocket Treys (3-3) on the 5 - 7 - J board....

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    Upswing

    A run of good luck, resulting in increased winnings. Upswings and downswings are part of poker and while neither of them...