Poker glossary
Ladies
Ladies is slang for pocket Queens (Q‑Q).
Full explanation
Ladies is slang for pocket Queens (Q‑Q).
Explanation. The nickname refers simply to two Queens—“ladies”—and reflects poker’s love of colorful terms. Pocket Queens are strong but vulnerable to Aces or Kings. Players often say “I flopped ladies” when QQ hits the board. It’s one of the most common poker hand nicknames.