slow roll
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
To make a long pause before calling an all-in bet with a strong, usually very strong, hand.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To make a long pause before revealing one's winning hand.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “slow roll” mean?
To make a long pause before calling an all-in bet with a strong, usually very strong, hand.
Is “slow roll” formal or informal?
slow roll is generally slang.