Punt
To punt is to lose chips through a reckless, self-inflicted play, such as an unnecessary bluff or a call that makes no sense. A punt is a big mistake and not just bad luck.
The simple explanation
When a player throws away a lot of chips by a bad decision, people say that he punted them off. It is often linked to tilt: an angry player plays badly and gives chips away. The word comes from American football, where a punt gives the ball to the other team.
A closer look
Punting differs from a bad beat. A bad beat is a loss in which you made the right plays, and a punt is a loss caused by your own error. Players punt when they are tired, upset or bored. The best protection is awareness: stop playing when you notice that your decisions are getting worse. In the UK, 'punt' can also mean to gamble, which is a separate use of the word.
A practical example
After losing two big pots, a player calls an all-in with a weak hand out of frustration and loses his stack. He has punted.
Full explanation
To punt is to lose chips through a reckless, self-inflicted play, such as an unnecessary bluff or a call that makes no sense. A punt is a big mistake and not just bad luck.
To punt means to lose chips by a clear error.
The word suggests a spectacular mistake.
It is often related to tilt.
It is different from a bad beat, which is bad luck.