2 definitions by Shagzter
V. In the card game Cribbage, an unofficial 'house rule' (not endorsed by the official rules), meaning to beat one's opponent by 91 points or more; that is, to reach 121 points before one's opponent reaches 31, which automatically wins a match comprised of multiple games, regardless of where the game tally stands. This is a very rare occurrence, unless an absolute novice player is playing against an accomplished player. See also skunk, double-skunk.
"One for the go, and that's all I need! Triple-skunked you, - you're still on the first straight! What happened back there?!"
by Shagzter April 28, 2014
V. In the card game Cribbage, to beat an opponent by 31 points; that is, to reach 121 points before one's opponent reaches 91 points, which is worth 2 match points if a tally is being kept. Many cribbage scoreboards have a line drawn between the 90th and 91st hole, marked with an S, and referred to as the "skunk line". Unlike the double-skunk and triple-skunk, which are common unofficial 'house rules', the skunk rule is officially documented.
"Fifteen-two, fifteen-four, two for a pair make six and two runs of three make twelve, and I'm out."
"Well played! And you've skunked me, too! One more game?"
"Well played! And you've skunked me, too! One more game?"
by Shagzter April 28, 2014