bid whist
1 of 1nouna trick-taking card game typically played by four players in partnerships, where players bid on the number of tricks they will win and work together to fulfill their bids and score points
Bid whist is a variation of the classic whist card game, popular in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is typically played by four players in two teams, using a standard 52-card deck. The game begins with a bidding phase, where players bid to determine the number of tricks their team will attempt to win and whether the game will be played with or without a trump suit. The highest bidder sets the rules for the round, including the trump suit, if any. Players then take turns playing cards, and the highest card in the leading suit or the trump suit wins the trick. Points are scored based on meeting or exceeding the bid, and the first team to reach the target score, often 500, wins the game.
- We played bid whist all afternoon and had a great time strategizing with our teammates.
- She won the game of bid whist after successfully predicting the number of tricks her team would take.
- My grandfather taught me how to play bid whist when I was a child.
- At the family reunion, we spent hours playing bid whist while enjoying snacks and chatting.
- Bid whist requires a lot of teamwork, as you must communicate silently with your partner during the game.