Phrase guide

little slam

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

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The winning of 12 out of the 13 tricks.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: bridge, games

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

winning all but one of the tricks in a hand of bridge

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: small slam

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: slam, sweep

History

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: petit chelem — winning of 12 out of the 13 tricks
  • Polish: mały szlem — winning of 12 out of the 13 tricks
  • Polish: szlemik — winning of 12 out of the 13 tricks