| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Paplu | Traditional Indian name for the rummy family of card games. |
| Pure sequence | 3+ consecutive cards, same suit, no joker — mandatory: rules. |
| Impure sequence | Same run, but a joker/wild card substitutes one card. |
| Set | 3–4 same-rank cards across different suits (8♣8♦8♥). |
| Meld | Any formed sequence or set laid out for declaration. |
| Joker | Printed joker; also the randomly drawn wild rank per game. |
| Closed deck | Face-down stock from which you draw blindly. |
| Open deck | Face-up discard pile — every pick is visible to all. |
| Drop | Voluntary exit at fixed penalty: first ~20 pts, second ~40 pts. |
| Show / Declaration | Final discard to finish slot + reveal of all 13 melded cards. |
| Points rummy | Single-deal scored format — see variants. |
| Pool rummy (101/201) | Cumulative-score knockout format. |
| Deals rummy | Fixed-deals chip format (Best of 2/4/6). |
| Dummy hand | Your own hand seen face-up on your screen after sorting. |
| Run / Sequence | Consecutive cards of one suit; "run" is the generic card-game term. |
| Tilt | Playing emotionally after losses — the #1 silent bankroll killer; manage it via responsible gaming. |