little slam

noun Bridge.

the winning of twelve of the thirteen tricks of a deal. Also called small slam.Compare grand slam(def 1).

Origin of little slam

First recorded in 1895–1900

Words nearby little slam

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British Dictionary definitions for little slam

little slam

noun

bridge the winning of all tricks except one by one side, or the contract to do so Also called: small slam