ruffing

Meanings

• Verb

  A term used in the game of bridge to describe a defensive play where a player discards a card that is lower in rank than the top card of a discard pile, with the intention of forcing the opposing team to take it and then playing a higher card of the same suit from their hand.

  - "In bridge, when my opponent discards a 5 of clubs, I ruff with a 4 of clubs."
  - "After ruffing, I played the ace of hearts, winning the trick."

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Synonyms

trump

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with ruffing
buffing , stuffing

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Variants

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ruff , ruffed , ruffing , ruffs

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Etymology

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The origin of the term 'ruffing' in the game of bridge is unclear, but it is believed to have originated in the late 19th or early 20th century.

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Trivia

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1. Ruffing is a crucial defensive play in bridge, especially when the opposing team has shown a strong hand.

2. The term 'ruffing' is not unique to bridge; it has also been used in other card games like Whist and Spades.

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1. Bridge: A popular trick-taking card game for four players, where the objective is to form teams and bid on the number of tricks each team can take.

2. Defensive play: A strategy used in various games to prevent the opposing team from scoring points or making progress.

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Culture

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Ruffing is an essential defensive play in the game of bridge, and mastering it is crucial for success.

How to Memorize "ruffing"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a bridge game, with each player taking turns to play cards. Imagine a situation where a player discards a lower-ranked card, and the next player must take it (ruff) to continue the game.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'ruffing' with the idea of taking a lower-ranked card from a discard pile in bridge.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Ruffing is taking a lower card to prevent the opposing team from winning' to remember the definition.

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