Poker glossary
Laydown
A laydown is folding a hand that is technically strong but likely beaten.
Full explanation
A laydown is folding a hand that is technically strong but likely beaten.
Explanation. It’s the disciplined fold of a hand that’s strong on paper—like folding top pair to a board that hits opponent’s range heavily. The name suggests laying the hand down despite strength. Knowing when to lay down indicates psychological maturity and strategic depth in avoiding costly losses.