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Poker Lingo
Action - Checking/Betting/Raising. A game in which players are playing a lot of pots is considered an 'action' game.Belly Buster - A draw and/or catch to an Inside Straight.
Boardcards - The cards that are dealt face-up in a poker game for all players to see. In flop games, five cards are dealt face-up in the center of the table. In 7 Card Stud, four cards are dealt face-up in front of each player.
Case Chips - A player's last chips.
Five-card Stud - A poker game in which each player is dealt five cards, one down and four up, with betting after 2, 3, 4, & 5 cards.
Fold - To throw your hand away when it's your turn to act.
Grinding - Playing in a style with minimal risk and
modest gains over a long period of time.
Hi/lo - Split pot games.
Kansas City Lowball - Form of lowball poker in which the
worst poker hand (2, 3, 4, 5, 7 of different suits) is the best hand.
It's also known as Deuce to Seven.
Maverick - The name of a Queen and Jack in the pocket.
Suited or otherwise.
Pay Off - To call on the final round of betting when you
may or may not think you have the best hand.
Qualifier - In Hi/Lo games, it is a requirement the Low hand
must meet to win the pot.
Royal Flush - This is an Ace high straight (A-K-Q-J-10)
of the same suit. It is the best possible hand in poker.
Short-handed - A ‘short-handed’ game has few players.
Top Pair - In flop games, when the player pairs one of
his down cards with the highest card on board.
Top Two Pair - Having both your pocket cards match the
highest two cards on the board.
Wild Card - A card that can be played as any value.