Rob - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Rob

Rob is a billiards slang term that is a part of Gambling and Betting Terminology.

Refers the act of playing billiards against an opponent who has lesser skills and has no real chance of winning the game of pool. The perception of a low chance of victory for one player is based upon the disparity of skill levels between the two players. The player with the lesser skill level is said to be getting robbed by the player of higher skill level. The term can also be used by the victim. Any similar term may also be used in the same context. &Quot;stick Up," "Heist," "Mugged," Etc.

See: hustle, sandbag, hustler for more on the meaning of "Rob".

Rob - Usage

I got robbed. I feel bad about it, but I'm still going to go ahead and rob the hell out of Dan.

Billiards - Rob

Title: Rob
Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
Published: 4/12/2006
Last Updated: 10/24/2007 9:49:53 AM
Last Updated By: billiardsforum

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