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"Settle Up" is a term commonly used in nightclubs and bars that a patron and/or server uses to indicate that it's time for payment.

This is not to be confused with the term pay up, but it is similar to pay out and tab out.
Hey Bill, I'm gonna settle up with you after I have one more beer.
by Giskard August 10, 2004
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"The Snap" is slang for breaking the balls in a game of pocket billiards (or pool).
I saw the look of consternation on his face when I made the 9 on the snap.
by Giskard July 2, 2004
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In pocket billiards (pool), a "crutch" is the stick used to shoot with when you cannot reach the cue ball. It is formally known as a "mechanical bridge".

It's referred to as a crutch to insinuate that you're a lesser player that needs "help" to make a shot (this is a very big misconception, however).

It is sometimes also referred to as a "wussy stick".
The only way he could make the ball was with the damn crutch!
by Giskard July 2, 2004
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Often used in billiards (or gambling in general), it refers to a game for money, or a location that is known for money games.
Where can we find some action?
by Giskard July 2, 2004
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In the game of Poker, a player who has a small (or smallest) amount of chips at the table is said to be have the "Short Stack" or be "Short-Stacked."

You often see short-stacked players go all in if they have at least one overcard or any pocket pair.
Phil Hellmuth, after mucking his hand on tilt, found himself short stacked.
by Giskard March 22, 2005
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5th street is a term used in various games of poker (commonly in Texas Hold'em and Omaha).

After the flop, and the turn, comes 5th Street, which is the 5th community card to be dealt face-up. A more common name for 5th Street is the river.
Johnny had the nuts, but I caught him by surprise, and by luck, on 5th street.
by Giskard July 20, 2004
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"Pay Out" is a term commonly used in nightclubs and bars that a patron and/or server uses to indicate that it's time for payment.

This is not to be confused with the term pay up, but it is similar to settle up and tab out.
Hey Bill, I'm gonna pay out after I have one more beer.
by Giskard August 10, 2004
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