Definitions by Stu Ungar

the nuts 

In poker, the best possible hand given the community cards available.

I was drawing dead, he already had the nuts

the nuts by Stu Ungar August 14, 2003

to draw dead 

In poker, to continue in a hand when there are no cards remaining in the deck that can help you.

I was drawing dead, he already had the nuts.

to draw dead by Stu Ungar August 14, 2003