gut-shot straight
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Meaning · English
A straight obtained by an inside straight draw; a poker hand which is four cards to a straight, where only one rank can complete a straight, e.g. 3-4-6-7 requiring a five.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Whenever you decide to draw to a gut-shot straight, you need to be sure that the pot will not be raised behind you.
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 “gut-shot straight” mean?
A straight obtained by an inside straight draw; a poker hand which is four cards to a straight, where only one rank can complete a straight, e.g. 3-4-6-7 requiring a five.
Is “gut-shot straight” formal or informal?
gut-shot straight is generally slang.