big lick

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Meaning · English

A Texas hold 'em starting hand involving both a 6 and a 9 of any suit.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Nick bluffed him out of that pot with big lick.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “big lick” mean?

A Texas hold 'em starting hand involving both a 6 and a 9 of any suit.

Is “big lick” formal or informal?

big lick is generally slang.