offsuit

Offsuit is a term used in the game of poker to describe a hand where the two cards do not share the same rank. For example, a hand consisting of a king and a seven is offsuit. This is in contrast to suited hands, where the two cards have the same rank, such as two kings or two queens. The term offsuit is commonly used in poker to describe the texture of a player's hand, particularly in the context of Texas Hold'em and Omaha poker. In Texas Hold'em, offsuit hands are often considered weaker than suited hands because they have fewer potential combinations to make a strong hand. However, offsuit hands can still be strong and can win pots, especially in certain situations such as when the board is suited or when the player has a strong draw. In Omaha poker, offsuit hands are more common and can be very strong, as players are dealt four cards instead of two. The term offsuit is also used in other card games, such as bridge, where it refers to a hand where the two cards do not share the same suit.