Bad Beat
Bad Beat（冤家牌）
A bad beat occurs when a player loses a hand despite being a heavy favorite to win. This typically involves an opponent hitting an unlikely card or combination of cards. Bad beats are an inevitable part of poker due to variance, and learning to accept them without tilting is crucial for long-term success.
Example
You get all-in preflop with AA against KK, and your opponent hits a King on the river.
Related Terms
More Slang Terms
Tilt
Emotional frustration causing a player to deviate from optimal strategy.
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.
Fish
A weak or inexperienced poker player who loses money.