What does "float" mean?

JackOfSpeed · #1 09-12-2006, 01:34 AM

I didn't really know where to ask this question. What does "float" mean in strategy posts? Does it mean to flat call with a speculative hand/overcards?

Sorry I'm such an idiot [img]/images/graemlins/frown.gif[/img]

bdiddy12 · #2 09-12-2006, 02:53 AM

To call a bet, generally with nothing, with the intention of betting/raising (as a bluff) later in the hand to take the pot down.

Mike Haven · #3 09-12-2006, 08:36 AM

Link to DrPhysic's Dictionary.

JackOfSpeed · #4 09-12-2006, 08:37 AM

Thanks.

thirddan · #5 09-12-2006, 02:28 PM

floating is how cool kids rationalize coldcalling bets [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

JJNJustin · #6 09-12-2006, 04:36 PM

It's what dead fish do on the river.

-J

mrkilla · #7 09-12-2006, 05:12 PM

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floating is how cool kids rationalize coldcalling bets [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

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QFT

fnord_too · #8 09-13-2006, 10:04 AM

Two most comon uses are cold calling with position pre flop in limit, and calling continuation bets post flop with the intent of stealing the pot later in NL. My impression is that most people who float in limit are described by the above quote. In NL, you need to float some or you are ridiculously exploitable.*

*Edit - against opponents who will often make continuation bets when they miss a flop.