pisha paysha
Noun: A simple, two-player card game, often played with a child. The deck is placed face down with one card revealed face up. Players take turns drawing cards from the deck, aiming to play them in ascending or descending numerical sequence from the open card. The winner is the player holding the fewest cards when the deck is empty.
This term specifically refers to the card game itself. * To pass the time on a rainy afternoon, the grandfather taught his grandson how to play pisha paysha. * The rules of pisha paysha are easy for children to learn.
The name "pisha paysha" is used to denote the game in its traditional form. It is often mentioned in contexts describing family games, childhood pastimes, or simple card games. * Among the classic children's card games, pisha paysha holds a special place for its simplicity.
- Pisha Paysha (alternate spelling): A common alternate spelling for the same game.
- Children's card game: A general term for card games designed for or popular with children.
- Simple card game: A descriptive term for games with straightforward rules.
This word has a single, specific meaning. It originates from Yiddish and refers exclusively to this particular card game. It is not used idiomatically or in other contexts.
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(Yiddish) a card game for two players one of whom is usually a child; the deck is place face down with one card face upward; players draw from the deck alternately hoping to build up or down from the open card; the player with the fewest cards when the deck is exhausted is the winner
