Oldsmobile

English

Etymology

Named after Ransom E. Olds, who founded a motor company in 1897. The poker senses refer to the Oldsmobile 98.

Proper noun

Oldsmobile

1. An American car brand belonging to GM.

Noun

Oldsmobile (plural Oldsmobiles)

1. A car of this brand.
2. (poker slang) A lowball hand with a nine and an eight as the two highest cards
3. (poker slang) Two pair nines and eights
4. (poker slang) A nine and an eight as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em

References

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