donkbet

n. In poker, a bet made when first to act on a given street, after having checked and called the preceding street(s). Formerly "gaybet", before that "bet-from-nowhere".

v. the act of making a donkbet

My donkbet on 6th street was meant to represent the flush I had showing.

I donkbet the river with my weak hand, to avoid giving a free showdown.

by Chris V January 20, 2006