runner-runner

adjective

Describing a situation where the last two community cards make a winning hand for a player who was previously behind.

Meanings

adjectiverunner-runner (not comparable)
  1. not comparablecard gamesDescribing a situation where the last two community cards make a winning hand for a player who was previously behind.

    Seat 8 has eight outs twice (the four nines and four remaining aces), plus another 4% for the runner-runner flush draw

    2009, Jonathan Gelling, Poker Tips that Pay: Expert Strategy Guide for Winning No Limit Texas Hold Em, page 300
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