kfay Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hey- I recently started playing bridge with a friend who is somewhere between a novice and a beginner. I have a partnership with another local guy and for the most part we do extremely well together in local events and have had decent success at larger tournaments, though we have yet to go to a national. Obviously, results with my new friend aren't that great but it's a lot of fun to play with her because I feel more like I'm playing a casual game that is fun no matter what rather than a game where often my fun is spoiled because I f*** up and get mad at myself. On another note, she's nice and smart... and cute! Getting to the point, though, I'm giving her advice here and there using what I consider to be normal bridge language, though often she has to stop me to clarify what I mean and this got me wondering how many 'bridge words' there are in use, maybe some posters can teach me some new ones. I can start a few... Rounded Suits- ♣ + ♥Pointed Suits- ♦ + ♠Quacks- Queens and JacksTexture- The quality of high cards in a suit... This is a pretty meager list to start off with but I'd just like to see what other people have to say :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherdano Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hmm, isn't texture the quality of intermediates in your suit? I.e. AK5432 has horrible texture, QJT987 excellent one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bid_em_up Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 http://homepage.mac.com/bridgeguys/glossbridgemain.html http://www.fifthchair.org/jargon/jargon_a.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pclayton Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Right Kevin, the way to bag this one is to impress her with your knowledge of bridge lexicon. What are we teaching our youngsters these days? :) (There's been a thread or two about this already). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kfay Posted September 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hey I'm not trying to do anything funny. She's more up matmat's alley. Astronomer :) But perhaps you're right, maybe I should go more the dinner and a movie line... I am ashamed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenrexford Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hmm, isn't texture the quality of intermediates in your suit? I.e. AK5432 has horrible texture, QJT987 excellent one. I always get confused about that. "Shape" is easy. But, what is "body" and "texture?" One or both I thought referred to high pips, but now I'm confused. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillHiggin Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 Hmm, isn't texture the quality of intermediates in your suit? I.e. AK5432 has horrible texture, QJT987 excellent one. I always get confused about that. "Shape" is easy. But, what is "body" and "texture?" One or both I thought referred to high pips, but now I'm confused. LOL Shape is what my wife used to have Body is what she has a whole lot more of now Texture - hmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrothgar Posted September 21, 2007 Report Share Posted September 21, 2007 "It was cold as ice till she took it on the hook" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 "finesse!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyDluxe Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Hannie Posted on Sep 21 2007, 08:17 PM "finesse!"hrothgar Posted on Sep 21 2007, 06:19 PM "It was cold as ice till she took it on the hook You know, that video is drawing countless youth into the game... Be thankful. *cough cough* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted September 22, 2007 Report Share Posted September 22, 2007 Video, what video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwnn Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 4x3=any 4333 We demand a photo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherdano Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 Video, what video? You didn't know you are on this famous youtube bridge video? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 No, I can't say I knew this but I'm not surprised. (I hope I'm wearing clothes) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badmonster Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 No, I can't say I knew this but I'm not surprised. (I hope I'm wearing clothes) Are there many videos where you aren't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
han Posted September 23, 2007 Report Share Posted September 23, 2007 I thought I removed all those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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