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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. )

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little slam

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

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

Lenz & Jacoby won the first two rubbers, the Culbertsons won the third after being set five on a little slam bid in hearts on the first hand.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Time Magazine Archive

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

From Gullible's Travels, Etc. by Lardner, Ring

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