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.