Flop

In poker, the term flop is used to refer to the stage of the game in which the first three community cards are dealt to the players. It also refers to the betting round associated with this event. The term is used predominantly in stud poker games, such as Texas Hold’em and Omaha. It can also be used as a verb.

The two other community card-related stages are called the turn (fourth street)  and the river (fifth street).

Usage Example

As a noun: “I’ll wait until the flop to determine whether or not I should fold.”

As a verb: “The dealer flops.”

Flop:

• The stage of the poker game in which the first three community cards are dealt to the players.