Definition

1. Noun:
   • A card game: "dummy whist" is a specific variant of the classic card game whist, adapted for three players.
   • A three-player game: It is characterized by having four hands dealt, but one hand (the "dummy") is placed face-up on the table and played by the dealer's opponent.

Usage

• As a subject or object: The term is used to name the game itself.
  • Dummy whist is an interesting solution for when you have only three players.
  • We decided to play dummy whist instead of bridge.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The rules of dummy whist are similar to standard whist, but with a visible dummy hand.
  • In dummy whist, the player opposite the dealer gets to control the face-up cards.

Advanced Usage

• "to play dummy whist": to engage in a game of dummy whist.
  • They often play dummy whist on Thursday evenings.

Variants and Related Words

• Whist (n): The classic four-player trick-taking card game from which dummy whist is derived.
• Dummy (n): In card games like bridge or whist, the hand of cards that is placed face-up and played by a partner.

Synonyms

• Three-handed whist: A descriptive synonym emphasizing the player count.

Noun

1. a form of whist with three players; four hands are dealt with the hand opposite the dealer being face up