above the rim

Playing to a level that is far above what the other players are doing. Using strategies that are not fathomed by 99% of the general public. Generally used in poker but can reach to other games such as scrabble, golf, and guitar hero. You must be careful when playing above the rim (ATR) because 'when you are above the rim, everyone can see you'.
"Wow, wow, did you really minraise that with just middle pair, that was so above the rim."

"Yea, Mike Rizz will be here later. Be carefull in pots against him, he plays above the rim"
by Michael Rizzuto May 8, 2008
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playing above the rim

I don't know how Jay landed his hot girlfriend. He is totally playing above the rim.
by Andrea S. December 21, 2005
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Playing above the rim

playing basketball above the rim, with plays like dunking and alley-ops
I have to say I'm impressed, because its very uncommon, to see a white guy playing above the rim
by Flip727 October 21, 2011
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shoot above the rim

To shoot someone in the head or neck, the rim meaning the collar bone. Anything above the collar bone would be above the rim.
Pop out just like a ghost with that big stick watch what I do to him,

send a bitch to the lord boy imma let them bullets uber him,

you know I shoot above the rim”
by Skreet knee gah February 8, 2025
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