There’s a rhythm to a pool hall at night—the echo of the break, the soft thud of a clean pocket, and the casual slang that floats between tables. “Dead stroke.” “Getting shape.” “He’s got serious stick.” To outsiders, it sounds like code. To players, it’s identity. Pool slang isn’t just talk—it’s a language built from tension, triumph, and table time. But like any dialect, it evolves. Use the right terms, and you’re part of the crew. Use the wrong ones, and you’re posting up as a tourist with a cue. “In pool, how you talk tells people how long you’ve...