Glossary of terms used on this site dealing with poker
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Uncle Doc |
Five-card stud with a single spit or table card and all like it as wild. |
| Under the Gun |
Being the first person to act, being in the earliest position. |
| Undercut |
1) The final down card being the lowest hole card in low-hole stud. 2) A shuffling technique for preparing a stacked deck. Especially useful for preparing two stacked hands simultaneously. |
| Underdog |
A person or hand who is not mathematically favored to win a pot. |
| Underpair |
A pocket pair of lower value than the lowest card on the board. |
| Underplay |
To make a small bet in the hope of drawing other players into the pot. |
| Unlimited Poker |
Poker in which no limit is placed on bets or raises. |
| Up |
1) The ace of anteing. 2) The higher of two pair- e.g., queens and tens is queens up. |
| Up Card |
A card that is dealt face-up. |
| Up the Creek |
A game in which split-whiskered kings are wild. |
| Uphill |
To chase or try to outdraw a better hand. |
| Utah |
See Cincinnati. |
