freeroll

noun, verb — 3 senses

freeroll

noun

Etymology From free + roll.

1

Card games, Poker A poker tournament with no entry fee.

2

Card games, Poker A situation where a player is guaranteed a tie but can still win.

  • We both had straights, but Jill had a flush draw: she was on a freeroll.

freeroll

verb

Etymology From free + roll.

1

Card games, Poker To be in a position where one is guaranteed a tie, but one can also win.

  • We both had straights, but Jill had a flush draw: she was freerolling me.
Derived terms
reverse freeroll

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