Mark - Billiard Term Definition

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Definition of Mark

Mark is a billiards slang term that is a part of Gambling and Betting Terminology.

A mark is relatively gullible and foolish patron in a billiard hall or pool room and because of that, they are the target of a hustle or other gambling scam. Alternative, and less commonly, the term mark refers to the physical act of pointing out the pocket into which you intend to sink the object ball.

See: fish, toy for more on the meaning of "Mark".

Mark - Usage

How are we going to work this scam? Who is the mark?

Billiards - Mark

• Gambling and Betting Glossary of Terms
• Billiard Terms Glossary

• Title: Mark
• Author: billiardsforum (Billiards Forum)
• Published: 1/11/2008 5:54:13 PM

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