Phrase guide

big blind

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The larger of the forced bets, usually equivalent to the minimum bet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: card-games, poker

Examples

  • The blinds are: $1/$2. (small blind: $1, big blind: $2)
  • I have 10 big blinds in my stack. (big blind = $5, so I have $50 in my stack)

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

The player forced to pay such a bet.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: card-games, poker

Examples

  • If I raise, maybe the big blind will fold.

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Antonyms: none provided

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