nines
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Meaning · English
A pair of nines.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He drew nines from the deck.
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 “nines” mean?
A pair of nines.
Is “nines” formal or informal?
nines is generally slang.