small blind

noun

The smaller of the forced bets, usually equivalent to half the minimum bet, depending on the variation of poker played.

Meanings

nounsmall blind (plural small blinds)

plural small blinds

  1. card gamesThe smaller of the forced bets, usually equivalent to half the minimum bet, depending on the variation of poker played.
  2. card gamesThe player forced to pay such a bet.
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