slowplay

verb, noun — 2 senses

slowplay

verb

Etymology From slow + play.

1

Card games, Poker To bluff by playing a strong hand weakly.

  • Jane checked, slowplaying her straight flush

slowplay

noun

Etymology From slow + play.

1

Card games, Poker An action which represents a strong hand as weak.

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