noun
Heinz
noun
1
In poker slang, a starting hand made up of a five and a seven, playfully named after the "57 Varieties" slogan of the Heinz food brand.
"He limped into the pot holding a heinz."
2
In betting, a full-cover wager of six selections combined into 57 separate bets (doubles, trebles, and accumulators).
"She put a small heinz on the six horses running that afternoon."
How to Use Heinz
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlang tied to the number 57: either a five-seven poker hand or a 57-bet combination wager.
When to use it
Niche slang used mainly among poker players and horse-racing bettors.
Word Forms
Heinzs plural, Heinzes plural, Heinzes plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “Heinz”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
He limped into the pot holding a _____.
Etymology
Both slang senses borrow the number 57 from the H. J. Heinz Company's famous "57 Varieties" slogan.