knock rummy

noun

A variant of rummy in which a player may signal (through knocking or a specific kind of discard) that they have a valid hand.

Meanings

nounknock rummy (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecard gamesA variant of rummy in which a player may signal (through knocking or a specific kind of discard) that they have a valid hand.

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna form of rummy in which a player can go out if the cards remaining in their hand total less than 10 points

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APA

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Chicago

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