Holdout Definition
holdout
- noun
- a negotiator who hopes to gain concessions by refusing to come to terms; "their star pitcher was a holdout for six weeks"
- a refusal by a negotiator to come to terms in the hope of obtaining a better deal
- the act of hiding playing cards in a gambling game so they are available for personal use later
"Holdout" in song lyrics
See how holdout is used in real songs:
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"reidys holdout"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with holdout
Usage tips for "holdout"
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