dead money

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Noun

dead money (uncountable)

  1. (poker slang) Chips that a player who has since folded has put into the pot.
  2. (poker slang) Money of weaker players.
  3. (sports, slang) Money paid by a team to a player or coach who is no longer a player or coach with the team.