big blind

English

Noun

big blind (plural big blinds)

1. (poker) The larger of the forced bets, usually equivalent to the minimum bet.

   The blinds are: $1/$2. (small blind: $1, big blind: $2)

   I have 10 big blinds in my stack. (big blind = $5, so I have $50 in my stack)

2. (poker) The player forced to pay such a bet.

   If I raise, maybe the big blind will fold.

See also

• small blind

Anagrams

• dibbling