Cold call
Calling a raise without having already invested in the pot this round.
In depth
A cold call in poker refers to calling a raise on the current betting round without having previously contributed chips to the pot in that same round. This action contrasts with calls made after an initial investment, such as a limp or blind. It signifies direct participation in a raised pot from a position of no prior commitment, serving as a neutral response between folding and further aggression like three-betting. Cold calls commonly occur preflop when entering a hand against an open-raiser or postflop when facing a raise without prior investment on that street.
Chinese: 冷跟注