little slam

American

noun

Bridge.

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

little slam British

noun

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

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Something in the way she said it made it sound like a little slam on the boss, and of course I wasn't going to stand for that.

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The value of honours, slam, little slam, or chicane, is in nowise affected by doubling or redoubling.

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Cousin Park had just made a little slam and she looked quite complacent and cheerful.

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And Mrs. Garrett copped all the rest of 'em for a little slam.

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As she closed the door behind her with a definite little slam she felt like a buccaneer.

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