drinking age

English

Etymology

In most states in the United States, drinking age is 21 years and an ace in poker 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)

Used other than with a figurative or idiomatic meaning: The least age at which one is permitted by law to drink alcoholic beverages.
(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

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