Colloquial term for a “read”. A tell is an unconscious or subconscious clue from our opponent that reveals information about their holdings. Typically refers to body language, expressions, and verbal communication but can also refer to exploitable patterns in someone’s gameplay

Short for “Tight Aggressive”. Describes an aggressive player who enters the pot with a comparatively tight and strong range.

Emotional turmoil, confusion, or frustration during a game that leads to suboptimal decisions as the player adopts a losing strategy because of their compromised emotional state during play, usually leads to terrible play.