Flat

word type: poker slang

  1. To "just call" a bet or raise in poker.
  2. A style of tournament payouts that distributes money in a generally even manner (as opposed to "top heavy").

Usage for Definition 1

"Dude, you flatted a reraise, it's pretty obvious you have the the nuts."

Example for Definition 2

A top heavy pay structure might pay out in the following way:

  • 40%
  • 30%
  • 20%


A flat structure might look more like:

  • 12%
  • 10%
  • 8%