Adjective

Frequently maintaining a stake in the pot when it may be advisable to fold; tending to play many hands and continue playing them until the showdown or near the showdown; as opposed to tight.

EXAMPLE: "I used to be a very loose player, but now I try to be more careful about what hands I will play."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

USAGE: Describes a player.

Adjective

In which there are many players who tend to play many hands and continue playing them until the showdown or near the showdown; as opposed to tight.

EXAMPLE: "I want to get rich. Are there any loose tables here?"

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

USAGE: Describes a game or a table.

Adverb

Conducted with a tendency to play many hands, including weak hands.

EXAMPLE: "After I lose a big pot, I tend to play a little more loosely and more aggressively to try and win it back."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

USAGE: Describes game play.