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Fish
Fish - a slang name for weak poker players or beginners.
Experienced players are considered 'sharks', who are hunting for the beginners, i.e. 'fish' (just like in wild nature). Fishy players oftentimes play with weak cards, make illogical actions and practically never see profits. All the winning poker is based on such players.
Experienced players also can be called fish in poker, when they make illogical actions with inappropriate hands. In that case, they say 'played like a fish'.
There is a great saying that will help you to identify fish at your table: 'If you can't spot the fish in your first half hour at the table, then you ARE the fish'.
See also:
- Donk (donkey)
- Shark
- Calling station
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