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Poker Terms Explained: Tilt? Trap? Trombones?

The poker world can often be a confusing one, even if you already know how to play poker. You can read as many poker strategy articles and books as you like, but it's always an intimidating moment when you don't quite understand the meaning of a certain word or phrase.

There are certainly many eclectic and confusing poker terms that make poker such an exciting game, and PokerNews is here to explain seven of them to you.

Tilt

Every poker player wants to avoid "going on tilt" as it can lead to bad decision-making and poor play.