Poker
Poker terms and phrases
Poker terms and phrases are the specialised vocabulary used to describe hands, betting actions, table positions, and game situations in poker.
- Also called
- Poker glossary or poker vocabulary.
- Applies to
- All poker games, including betting play, hand evaluation, and table action.
- Examples
- All-in, ante, buy-in, action, fold, pot, tilt, and tell.
Key points
- The phrase covers the language players and rulebooks use to communicate what happens in a hand.13
- It is distinct from card game terms, which is a broader category for vocabulary across many card games, not just poker.2
Common questions
Is 'dud' a poker term?
No, 'dud' is not a standard poker term. It is not listed in major poker glossaries or rulebooks.
Is cap a poker term?
Yes, 'cap' is a poker term. It usually refers to the maximum number of raises allowed in a betting round or the maximum buy-in for a game.
Where this term is used
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Sources
- Glossary of poker terms en.wikipedia.org Provides the general definition and examples of poker terms.
- Glossary of card game terms en.wikipedia.org Distinguishes poker terms from the broader category of card game terms.
- ROBERTS RULES OF POKER pagat.com Confirms that poker terms are used in rulebooks and player communication.
Sources are drawn from regulators, universities and published research, and each one is labelled with what it actually is — a preprint is not called a paper. Bookmaker and affiliate pages are never cited here, because a page that sells betting is not a neutral authority on it.