drinking age

English

Etymology

In most of the United States, the drinking age is 21 years. In poker, an ace often has the value of one. Hence, one could say that a 2-A hand in poker could have a value equivalent to 2-1.

Noun

drinking age (plural drinking ages)

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: The least age at which one is permitted by law to drink alcoholic beverages.
2. (poker slang) A two and an ace as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em

References

• Weisenberg, Michael (2000) The Official Dictionary of Poker. MGI/Mike Caro University. →ISBN