• Oldsmobile

    Origin

    Named after Ransom E. Olds, who founded a motor company in 1897. The poker senses refer to the Oldsmobile 98.

    Full definition of Oldsmobile

    Proper noun

    Oldsmobile

    (plural Oldsmobiles)
    1. An American car brand belonging to GM.
    2. (poker slang) A lowball hand with a nine and an eight as the two highest cards
    3. (poker slang) Two pair nines and eights
    4. (poker slang) A nine and an eight as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em
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