Grinder
研磨者(苦干型玩家)
A grinder is a player who makes a living through consistent, disciplined play over high volumes. Grinders focus on fundamentals, avoid risky plays, and build their bankroll slowly but steadily. They prioritize consistent hourly win rates over big scores.
Example
Many grinders play 50,000+ hands per month to build a reliable income.
Related Terms
More Slang Terms
Tilt
Emotional frustration causing a player to deviate from optimal strategy.
Bad Beat
Losing a hand where you were a significant statistical favorite.
Cooler
A situation where two players have exceptionally strong hands, making folding nearly impossible.
Nit
An extremely tight and passive player who only plays premium hands.
TAG (Tight-Aggressive)
A player who plays a selective range of hands but bets and raises aggressively.
LAG (Loose-Aggressive)
A player who plays many hands aggressively with frequent bets and raises.