King of Hearts

Lingo

Definition of terms

Suit

Any sets of cards in a pack that share the same symbol. Diamond, Hearts, Clubs, Spades.

Deal

To distribute cards to players in accordance with the rules of the game being played.

Hand

The cards held by one player (“playing hand”). 

Bid

An offer to win a minimum or specified number of tricks or points.

Lead

To play the first card of the trick.

Trick

A set of cards played by each player in turn, during the play of a hand.

Trump

A privileged card or suit whose trick-taking power is greater than any plain suit card.

HyJack

To take the trick no matter what other cards are on the table. To win with a HyJacker card.