Definitions by Giskard

Running Bad 

Used in the game of Poker, "Running Bad" is used to describe a player who is losing badly at the table, often by a fish.

With three fish at this table, I can't believe Jason is the only one running badly.

Running Bad by Giskard March 22, 2005

Jammed Pot 

In the game of Poker, a "Jammed Pot" refers to a pot (the place where bets are made on a poker table) that has been raised the maximum number of times.

Whoever wins the jammed pot will become the new chip leader.

Jammed Pot by Giskard March 22, 2005

Short Stack 

In the game of Poker, a player who has a small (or smallest) amount of chips at the table is said to be have the "Short Stack" or be "Short-Stacked."

You often see short-stacked players go all in if they have at least one overcard or any pocket pair.

Phil Hellmuth, after mucking his hand on tilt, found himself short stacked.

Short Stack by Giskard March 22, 2005

Quads 

In the game of poker, and possibly other card games, the term "Quads" means a player has four of the same card rank, or four-of-a-kind.

I didn't think much of my pocket snowmen until I flopped a set of 8's and then got quads on the river -- I knew I had the best hand.

Quads by Giskard March 22, 2005

Settle Up

"Settle Up" is a term commonly used in nightclubs and bars that a patron and/or server uses to indicate that it's time for payment.

This is not to be confused with the term pay up, but it is similar to pay out and tab out.

Hey Bill, I'm gonna settle up with you after I have one more beer.

Settle Up by Giskard August 10, 2004

Pay Out 

"Pay Out" is a term commonly used in nightclubs and bars that a patron and/or server uses to indicate that it's time for payment.

This is not to be confused with the term pay up, but it is similar to settle up and tab out.

Hey Bill, I'm gonna pay out after I have one more beer.

Pay Out by Giskard August 10, 2004

Tab Out

"Tab Out" is a term commonly used in nightclubs and bars that a patron and/or server uses to indicate that it's time to pay the tab (the bill).

This is not to be confused with the term pay up, but it is similar to settle up and pay out.

Hey Bill, I'm gonna tab out after I have one more shot of Jaeger.

Tab Out by Giskard August 10, 2004