Poker Terms

A complete list of poker terms, explanations of various terms and slang. Memorise these poker basics or discover what you didn't know or had forgotten. With this knowledge, you won't look like a fish at the table.

One Chip Rule

The one chip rule. It is used in live...

One-End

This means that a player has four...

One-Way Straight

This means that a player has four...

OOP - Out Of Position

Shortcut "Out Of Position". When you...

Open

Bet first pre-flop.

Open at Both Ends

Laudably known as "abigalis", when you have the opportunity...

Open Card

Cards that are turned up when dealt.

Open End

Laudably known as "abigalis", when you have the opportunity...

Open Game

A game open to everyone.

Open Poker

A type of poker in which at least some of the cards...

Opener

The first player to voluntarily place a bet...

OTF - On The Flop

Short for "On The Flop". It's about...

OTR - On The River

Shortcut "On The River". It's about...

OTT - Over The Top

Short for "Over The Top". When the...

Out Button

The piece is placed in front of the player, who decides...

Out of Line

When a player makes non-standard decisions with...

Outs

The remaining cards in the deck, which can improve...

Overbet

The term is most commonly used in no-limit games, where...

Overcall

Answer a bet where one or...

Overcards

Cards with a higher value than those...

Overpair

When you have a pair worth...

Pair

It's time. Two cards of the same rank.

Pass

Fold.

Passive

A style of play that involves more frequent checks and...

Pay Off

To call a bet when the river card is turned up,...

Pay Station

A player who rarely folds and...

Pedigree

Combination K9.

Penny Ante

Very low-stakes games.

Picked Off

Getting a call back when you bluff a bet.

Pigeon

A quiet player.