Bottom pair

Basic Definition

A bottom pair refers to the lowest-ranked pair formed from the flop or subsequent community cards. It typically occurs when one of your hole cards pairs with the weakest card on the board.

Specific Situation

If the flop is Q94 and your hole cards are A4, the pair of 4 and 4 is the "bottom pair."

The flop is KT3, and your hole cards are 83. The pair of 3 and 3 is called the "bottom pair."

Important Information

- A bottom pair is usually classified as a weak hand. Since other players are likely to have stronger pairs or sets, it needs to be handled carefully.

When you have a bottom pair, you should carefully observe your position and your opponent's actions, and avoid unnecessarily committing chips. Especially if your opponent is betting aggressively, you should consider folding.

Examples of Term Usage

"I made a bottom pair on the flop, but the opponent's bet seemed strong, so I decided to fold."