Definition

A signal in the card game whist that is given after a player has had no opportunity to make a direct echo in the trump suit, typically following a partner's lead of trumps.

Example

In the game of whist, I used a subecho to indicate my hand after my partner led with trumps.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of the term subecho in whist?

No, I haven't! What does it mean?

It's a trump signal used when you can't complete a direct echo.

That sounds interesting! I’ll have to remember that next time we play.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Subecho → It is formed from "sub-" (meaning under or below) and "echo" (from Greek "ēkhō", meaning sound or to sound). The word "subecho" refers to a sound that is produced beneath or as a result of another sound, often implying a secondary or reflected sound.

Memory Tip

Think of a sound that comes from 'under' ('sub-') another sound — that's what a subecho is, a sound that reflects or follows another.

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