Two pair or two pairs? Which is correct? (1 Viewer)

[eoMMan]

I hear both versions quite a bit When I play poker. One of them sounds odd to me.

Which is correct or are both technically correct?

 

[fred_1_15301]

2 pair

 

[avoiding injuries]

usage: When modified by a number, the plural of pair is more commonly pairs, esp. of persons: six pairs of masked dancers in the procession. The unmarked plural pair is used mainly in reference to inanimate objects or nonhumans: four pair (or pairs) of loafers; two pair (or pairs) of oxen. See also collective noun, couple.

 

[ShamrockPride]

Another "#### you English" thread...

 

[17seconds]

I have never heard two pairs, except from people who also ask if a straight beats a flush.

 

[FUBAR]

Two pair of pears.

 

[bostonfred]

Two pair is a poker hand. It's poor grammar, but it's the accepted usage.

Two pairs should be used when describing something specific, like two pairs of pants or two pairs, sixes and threes.

 

[cstu]

Two pair is a poker hand. It's poor grammar, but it's the accepted usage.

Two pairs should be used when describing something specific, like two pairs of pants or two pairs, sixes and threes.

Exactly.

 

[belljr]

Speaking of. Whistler is it pair of pants and not just pants. Or a pair of leg covers

 

[Das Boot]

So, two au pair or two au pairs?

 

[gianmarco]

So, two au pair or two au pairs?

Don't be dumb. It's a pair of au pairs.

 

[The General]

So, two au pair or two au pairs?

Sign me up.