Adjective

Unlikely to win; of low value.

EXAMPLE: "I had a weak hand and decided to bluff."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

USAGE: Describes a hand.

Adjective

Unskilled; easy to win against.

EXAMPLE: "I used to be weak but I've practiced a lot. Recently."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

USAGE: Describes a player.

Adjective

Frequently checking or calling even when betting, raising, or reraising may be advisable; tending to make the minimum allowable wager necessary to maintain a stake in the pot; passive; as opposed to aggressive.

EXAMPLE: "I don't like too much variance in my winnings, so I prefer to play against a weak player rather than a maniac."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

USAGE: Describes a player.

Adjective

In which there are many players who tend to make the minimum allowable wager necessary to maintain a stake in the pot; passive; as opposed to aggressive.

EXAMPLE: "I don't enjoy weak tables very much. I like to be where the action is."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

USAGE: Describes a game or a table.

Adverb

Conducted with a tendency to make only the minimum wager required; passively.

EXAMPLE: "I try to look for people who are playing weakly. I can take advantage of them when I have a good hand and I don't risk much if I've got a bad hand."

APPLIES TO: Online and Land-based Venues

USAGE: Describes game play.