Common Cornhole Lingo

Common Cornhole Lingo

Cornhole is a beloved game that has its own unique set of lingo and terminology that is used by players. Understanding these terms will help you better understand the game and communicate with other players. Here are some commonly used terms in Cornhole:

  • Cornhole: The game itself, also known as beanbag toss.
  • Cornhole board: The raised platform on which the game is played, typically made of wood or another durable material.
  • Cornhole bags: Small bags filled with corn or similar materials that are tossed at the cornhole boards.
  • Hole: The circular hole on the cornhole board.
  • Woody: When a cornhole bag lands on the board, it's called a woody.
  • Cornhole: When a cornhole bag lands in the hole, it's called a cornhole.
  • Canceling: When a player lands a bag in the hole, and the opposing player lands a bag in the hole as well. This results in both players receiving no points.
  • Skunk: When one player or team reaches a score of 7 and the opposing player or team has not scored any points.
  • Planking: When a player lands multiple bags on the board in a row
  • Foul bag: When a bag is thrown out of turn or fails to hit the board
  • Wipeout: When a player lands all their bags in the hole, and their opponent doesn't land any.
  • Dork: A bag that lands on the board but does not slide and does not touch the ground
  • Cornhole courts: The area where the game is played, often outdoors, with two cornhole boards facing each other.
  • House: The area of the board from the front edge to the hole.
  • Backstop: The area of the board from the hole to the back edge.

These are just a few of the many terms used in cornhole. With time, players get a better understanding of the game and the lingo, and it becomes an easy task for them to communicate and play the game. Understanding the terms can help you play the game more confidently and communicate effectively with other players.

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