noun
Uncommon
Heinz
Heinz (noun) means In poker slang, a starting hand made up of a five and a seven, playfully named after the "57 Varieties" slogan of the Heinz food brand. Example: “He limped into the pot holding a heinz.”
noun
1
In poker slang, a starting hand made up of a five and a seven, playfully named after the "57 Varieties" slogan of the Heinz food brand.
"He limped into the pot holding a heinz."
2
In betting, a full-cover wager of six selections combined into 57 separate bets (doubles, trebles, and accumulators).
"She put a small heinz on the six horses running that afternoon."
How to use Heinz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang tied to the number 57: either a five-seven poker hand or a 57-bet combination wager.
When to use it
Niche slang used mainly among poker players and horse-racing bettors.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Heinzs, Heinzes
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Etymology
Both slang senses borrow the number 57 from the H. J. Heinz Company's famous "57 Varieties" slogan.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Heinz” mean?
The word “Heinz” means in poker slang, a starting hand made up of a five and a seven, playfully named after the "57 Varieties" slogan of the Heinz food brand. In plain terms, slang tied to the number 57: either a five-seven poker hand or a 57-bet combination wager.
How do you use “Heinz” in a sentence?
Here is “Heinz” used in a sentence: “He limped into the pot holding a heinz.”
What part of speech is “Heinz”?
“Heinz” is a noun.
Is “Heinz” a common word?
“Heinz” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Heinz” have?
“Heinz” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in poker slang, a starting hand made up of a five and a seven, playfully named after the "57 Varieties" slogan of the Heinz food brand.
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