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Definition of Hold 'Em in English:

Hold 'Em

(also Hold-Em)

noun

Poker

  • A form of poker in which each player is each dealt two cards face down, and combines these with any of five community cards to make the best available five-card hand.

Origin

1960s; earliest use found in San Antonio (Texas) Express & News. From hold + 'em, variant of 'em.

Pronunciation

Hold 'Em

/ˈhəʊldəm/