Full explanation — Limp
A limp occurs when a player enters the pot preflop by just calling the big blind, foregoing a raise. This play is generally considered passive and weak, as it fails to build a pot with strong hands or take initiative. Limping often leads to multi-way pots, reducing your equity and making post-flop play more complex. While rare, it can be strategically employed from the small blind with a specific range or as an 'open limp' from early position to balance ranges, though it's typically an indicator of an exploitable opponent. An 'over-limp' happens when you limp behind one or more players who have already limped.