Stone Cold Brazilian Nuts
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A common and certainly apocryphal folk etymology is that the term originated from the historical poker games in the colonial west of America, where if a player bet everything he possessed, he would place the nuts of his wagon wheels on the table to ensure that, should he lose, he would be unable to flee and would have to make good on the bet. Since it would be expected that a player would only make such a bet when he had the best possible hand, the folk lore says that this is how the best possible hand came to be known as the nuts
JMS said:
Actually he's correct. This IS where the term originated from.
Hungarian Nuts
In the 60s it was the Hungarian Nuts, coined by Fats who was referring to Paulie and George Jansco who were Hungarian. It indicated a super-lock. It morphed into the Brazilian Nuts probably in the 70s. Where that came from, I dont know.
the Beard
JMS said:
In the 60s it was the Hungarian Nuts, coined by Fats who was referring to Paulie and George Jansco who were Hungarian. It indicated a super-lock. It morphed into the Brazilian Nuts probably in the 70s. Where that came from, I dont know.
the Beard
A couple
I have never heard that one. TO BOOT. How is it used and what is it's meaning.
The one I hate hearing players say is "I haven't been playing much" especially when you see them playing nearly everyday.
Another one is "What are you going to spot me" Nobody ever ask's me that (and there is a reason) but I hear it in the poolrooms all the time.
Kevin
JMS said:
I have never heard that one. TO BOOT. How is it used and what is it's meaning.
The one I hate hearing players say is "I haven't been playing much" especially when you see them playing nearly everyday.
Another one is "What are you going to spot me" Nobody ever ask's me that (and there is a reason) but I hear it in the poolrooms all the time.
Kevin
I've been around pool (the gambling part) longer than a lot of the younger folks on here have been alive and I don't ever recall hearing that term. Please elaborate the context in which it was used.JMS said:
Ummm... that was quoted from Wikipedia. It's probably the best explanations.JMS said:
From Wikipedia
"Origins
A common and certainly apocryphal folk etymology is that the term originated from the historical poker games in the colonial west of America, where if a player bet everything he possessed, he would place the nuts of his wagon wheels on the table to ensure that, should he lose, he would be unable to flee and would have to make good on the bet. Since it would be expected that a player would only make such a bet when he had the best possible hand, the folk lore says that this is how the best possible hand came to be known as the nuts.[1]
A far more likely explanation is that "the nuts" originated from the old English usage of "nuts", meaning "any source of pleasure"[2].
Another seemingly fitting explanation is that the term was derived from the UK English slang "the dog's bollocks" or "the mutt's nuts", meaning "the absolute best". However, this phrase originated around 1989[3], and the term "the nuts" pre-dates it.
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Fred
Not only did he secure a game with the guy loaded with cash, but he has the nuts to boot!Bigjohn said:
I'm not sure what he is talking about with "to boot" being a pool related term either. :scratchhead:
Poolplaya9 said:
NO NO NO. The words "to boot" used here means "in addition to". Almost like saying he has the nuts as well.
I know, it was a lame attempt at humor. The guy just said to use the term in a pool related sentence, which I did. That's why I followed it up by saying I don't know how "to boot" could be a pool related term either. :grin:jay helfert said:
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This is an interesting thread. I guess one could say it's the cat's meow!
