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Poker jargon

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The large and growing jargon of poker includes many terms. This section contains brief definitions of the most common terms you may encounter in text or at play. The list has been trimmed to primarily those poker-specific terms one might find in poker texts or in common use in casinos. Some terms link to a more complete article on the topic.

Various poker hands have been given many names. Finally, this is not meant to be a formal dictionary; precise usage details and multiple closely related senses are omitted here in favor of concise treatment of the basics.

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Texas hold 'em rules

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Holdem Table

The descriptions below assume a familiarity with the general game play of poker, and with poker hands.

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Slang names for poker hands

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In poker, players may often use slang terms for particular types of hands. Though most are recent neologisms, others date to poker's antiquity. All such slang terms typically connect a common concept (from life experience or storytelling) to the hand, in order to more easily characterize its general status relative to other hands. The terms range from whimsical to bawdy, with some being of a racist, sexist, homophobic, or otherwise controversial nature.

The following lists should not be confused with "official" poker terminology.

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Variations of poker hands

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One pair

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Ranking of poker hands

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4 queens

The standard ranking of poker hands are:

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General rules for poker hands

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Poker hands

The following general rules apply to evaluating poker hands, whatever set of hand values are used.

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Poker hands

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Poker hands

The standard poker hands in descending order.

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