little slam

American  

noun

Bridge.

1. the winning of twelve of the thirteen tricks of a deal.

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little slam British  

noun

1. Also called: small slam.  bridge the winning of all tricks except one by one side, or the contract to do so

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Etymology

Origin of little slam

First recorded in 1895–1900; little ( def. ) + slam ² ( def. )

Example Sentences

Lenz made the first contracted little slam of the match, in hearts.

From Time Magazine Archive

Why not, he proposed to Jodl, settle instead for a more attainable kleiner Schlag, or little slam, by advancing only as far as Li�ge?

From Time Magazine Archive

Three slams are possible: little slam, or six tricks over book; grand slam, seven over book; and super-slam, all 16 tricks.

From Time Magazine Archive

He returned to his own hand and achieved a finesse with the ten of diamonds which earned him his contract, a little slam and the first big swing for his team, 1,430 points.

From Time Magazine Archive

She shut the door with a little slam and came over to where her friend sat.

From The Phantom Lover by Ayres, Ruby M. (Ruby Mildred)