Meaning of Oldsmobile | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An American car brand belonging to GM. Founded in 1897; with GM since 1908; retired from new cars since 2004; still active IP of GM.
2. A car of this brand.
3. A lowball hand with a nine and an eight as the two highest cards
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4. Two pair nines and eights
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5. A nine and an eight as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em
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Examples

“A TV commercial blared in the background, repeating the brand's catchphrase: "This is not your father's Oldsmobile — this is the new generation of Olds!"”

“She was a family friend. I remember riding in her car as a child. It was an Oldsmobile and seemed a bit plush and expensive compared with our car.”

“He has a classic Oldsmobile in his garage. It's one of those ones with a huge V-8.”

“"Come on," Jason says, getting out of his Oldsmobile. "You don't want to waste any time."”

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