Tilt
上头（Tilt）
Tilt is a state of emotional frustration or anger that causes a player to abandon their normal strategy and play suboptimally. It commonly occurs after a bad beat, a cooler, or a prolonged losing streak. Tilt can manifest as playing too many hands, making overly aggressive plays, or failing to fold when appropriate. Managing tilt is one of the most important psychological skills in poker.
Example
After losing a big pot to a two-outer on the river, a tilted player shoves all-in with 72o the next hand.
Related Terms
More Slang Terms
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.
Fish
A weak or inexperienced poker player who loses money.