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Texas
/ˈtɛk.səs/
Definition
1
A state in the south-central United States, the second-largest by both area and population, known for its vast landscapes, oil industry, cowboy culture, and barbecue.
2
Short for Texas hold 'em, a popular variant of poker where players are dealt two private cards and use five community cards to make the best hand.
3
Informally, a symbol of oversized ambition or bravado, as in 'everything's bigger in Texas.'
Examples
Everything in Texas is bigger, from the steaks to the regrets after eating them.
He tried Texas hold 'em for the first time and bluffed his way into owing his buddies a ranch.
Austin keeps Texas weird, one food truck and live music venue at a time.
She drove through Texas and realized her hatchback was no match for those monster pickup trucks.