Definitions for popularly used terms in Texas Holdem
- High Cards – Ace thru 10 (Aces, Faces and Tens)
- Medium Cards – 9 thru 7
- Low Cards – 6 thru 2
- Suited Player Hands – Both cards of the same suit
- Set – Three of a kind with two of the three in your hand.
- Trips – Three of a kind with one in your hand and two on the board.
- Nut Hand / Lock – An unbeatable hand
- Flop, Turn, River – The community cards in order of distribution
- Fast Play – Bet, raise and re-raise to get as many players out of the game as possible.
- Slow Play – Check or call along to ensure that the other players stay in the game to increase pot odds.
- Check Fold – Check when you can and fold if you are bet into. Accept all free cards when offered.