Hollywood — a poker slang term meaning to deliberately take extra time or act dramatically in order to mislead opponents.
Explanation. Hollywood refers to when a player exaggerates thinking time, sighs, shrugs, or fakes indecision in an attempt to disguise the strength of their hand. For example, a player with the nuts might pretend to be unsure whether to call a bet, hoping to appear weak. This kind of performative behavior is often used to influence opponents’ decisions, especially in live games. While sometimes entertaining, excessive “Hollywooding” can slow down the game and is discouraged in professional settings.