Definition

Noun: 1. A card game: "seven-up" is a specific variant of the card game "all fours" in which the objective is to be the first player or partnership to score a total of seven points to win the game.

Usage

• "Seven-up" is used as the name of the game itself.
• It is typically played by two to four players.
• The term specifies the winning condition (seven points) that distinguishes it from other "all fours" variants.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• The game is also historically known as "Old Sledge" or "High-Low-Jack".
• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the specific set of rules associated with this point total.
  • Their house rules for seven-up include a different deal order.

Variants and Related Words

• All fours (n): The family of card games to which seven-up belongs.
• Pitch (n): A modern, related card game often played to different point totals (e.g., 11 points).

Synonyms

• Game of all fours: A more general term.
• Old Sledge: A historical synonym for the same game.

Notes

• "Seven-up" is a compound noun. The hyphen is often used, but it may also be written as "seven up".
• This term is distinct from the soft drink brand "7 Up".

Noun

1. a form of all fours in which a total of seven points is game