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.