Glossary of Poker Terms at Bodog Online Poker Room

Kicker

The second unpaired card of the two hole cards that is used to break a tie situation between hands. For example, if three players are involved in a pot with a board of K-J-9-7-2 and the players hold A-K, K-10, and K-3 respectively, then the player holding A-K has an Ace high "kicker" or second card and so wins the pot.