Drawing Dead Edit Meaning

1.

In poker, someone already holds a hand that will beat the highest hand you can possibly make.

"He got quads on fourth street; I was drawing dead."

2.

a term used in poker when a player has no outs left.

no possibilities to win the pot.

you: AK

other guy: 45

flop: AAA

turn: doesnt matter, other guy cant win

river: doesnt matter, other guy cant win

this guy is raising while he's drawing dead.

See poker, fish, donkey, texas holdem, all-in

3.

In a card game, when no cards to come can could give a player the best hand, he is drawing dead.

"I can't believe you caught that flush on the turn because now I'm drawing dead."

See katan