overcall

[oh-ver-kawl]

overcall Definition

  • 1a bid in bridge higher than an opponent's previous bid in a different suit, made to compete for the contract
  • 2a call made by a dealer in poker or other card games that is higher than the preceding call

Using overcall: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overcall" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He made an overcall of 2 hearts.

  • Example

    The player to the left of the big blind made an overcall of 10 chips.

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Summary: overcall in Brief

In the context of card games, 'overcall' [oh-ver-kawl] refers to a bid or call that is higher than the previous one. In bridge, it is a bid made to compete for the contract, while in poker or other card games, it is a call made by a dealer that is higher than the preceding call.