alaska hand
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A king and a three as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em (see king crab).
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “alaska hand” mean?
A king and a three as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em (see king crab).
Is “alaska hand” formal or informal?
alaska hand is generally slang.