suicide king

Definition

A king of hearts in a deck of playing cards.

Etymology

So called because in common depictions, the king of hearts appears to be stabbing himself in the head with his sword.

Example Sentences

• "When Henry played poker, he liked to declare suicide kings wild, as he felt it lent him an air of sophistication."
• "Bayr laid the card down on top of the cowboy's. “Suicide king,” he said softly, touching the king of hearts' sword with his forefinger."