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
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