Ace – You receive an ace, one point, for having a beanbag land (and stay) on the board. It’s like the beanbag's way of saying, “I’m here to party!”

Air Mail – When a player tosses a bag and it goes into the hole without touching the cornhole board, this is called air mail. No postage required!

Back Door – A beanbag that, either by bouncing or a swish, goes over the top of a blocker and into the hole for 3 points. It’s the sneaky entrance no one saw coming!

Backstop – A beanbag that lands on the board, but behind the hole. This type of situation helps keep other sliders from going off the board. Think of it as the beanbag’s protective rear guard.

Blocker – When a cornhole bag lands in front of the hole this is called a blocker. Mainly, it “blocks” other bags from entering the hole. It’s like the bouncer of the cornhole club.

Candycorn – A bag that has fallen short of hitting the cornhole board. A real sweet treat… if you’re into disappointment.

Cornfusion – When two players or teams cannot agree on the score in any one particular inning. It’s like arguing about the last slice of pizza, only more intense!

Cornhole – A beanbag that is tossed and goes into the hole is called a cornhole. This results in 3 points for the player or team that tossed. Congratulations, you’re officially a hole-in-one artist!

Corn Patty – A bag that is not thrown with enough force and lands short of the cornhole boards. It’s the beanbag equivalent of a sad little “oops.”

Cornzizzle – When a single player gets four bags in the hole in a single round – a real feat! It’s basically beanbag wizardry!

Cow Pie – You receive a cow pie, one point, for having a beanbag land and stay on the board. Mooo-ving on up!

Dirty Bag – Occasionally a bag hits the ground first before bouncing or rolling up onto the cornhole board, resulting in a dirty bag. Also, a dirty bag can occur when a bag first hits the board and then partially slides off. Think of it as the beanbag’s less-than-glorious entrance.

Dirty Roll Up – When a bag first hits the ground before “rolling” up onto the board. No points are awarded for this toss, but hey, at least it tried!

Double Deuce – When a single player gets four bags in the hole in a single round – a real feat! Call the Guinness Book; we’ve got a legend!

Double Stack – While most throw styles are allowed in tournaments, the double stack is not, but it is still fun for backyard play. Stack ‘em high and watch them fly!

Drain O – A beanbag that is tossed and goes into the hole is called a drain-o. This results in 3 points for the player or team that tossed. Flush those points down the victory toilet!

Faultn’ – When a foot has stepped past the front of the cornhole board or other predetermined throw line. Just remember: no footsie allowed!

Fling – Some players like to hold the beanbag by one corner between their index finger and thumb and simply “fling” the bag with a flick of the wrist. It’s the cornhole equivalent of a casual wave.

Flop – When a bag is tossed in cornhole and there is no spin or rotation during its flight, this is referred to as a flop. Think of it as the beanbag’s attempt at interpretive dance.

Four Bagger – Similar to a double deuce or gusher, a 4 bagger is when a single player gets four bags in the hole in a single round. Pure bag magic, folks!

Frisbee – This type of throw has the beanbag spinning in the air like a frisbee to help it “stick” to the board when it lands. If only all throws came with a side of pizza!

Glory Hole – When a player tosses a bag and it goes into the hole without touching the cornhole board, this is sometimes called a glory hole. It's a glorious moment—cue the confetti!

Granny – Just like in bowling, a granny shot is achieved by using both hands and tossing the beanbag from between the legs. Because who doesn’t want to channel their inner grandma?

Gusher – When a singles player gets four bags in the hole in a single round – a real feat! It’s the fountain of youth for cornhole skills!

Hammer – The last bag tossed each round or inning is sometimes referred to as the hammer. Because it’s about to smash the competition!

Hanger – Sometimes a beanbag lands on the board and is partially dangling over the lip of the hole. This is called a hanger and it does not receive the 3 points unless it falls all the way in. It’s like the cliffhanger of cornhole!

Honors – A team is given honors for the next inning and gets to toss first when they were the last to score. It’s like winning the first pick in a snack draft!

Hooker – A bag that hits the board and slides in a hook or curve going around another “blocker” bag and into the hole. The Houdini of cornhole bags!

Jumper – A bag that hits another bag already on the board and causes it to “jump” into the hole. A real show-off move!

Jump Shot – In cornhole, a jumpshot is made when a player jumps and “shoots” the bag at the hole like in basketball. Talk about taking your game to new heights!

Knuckleballer – Throwing a beanbag in cornhole, just like you would throw a knuckleball in baseball. It’s unpredictable, just like your Aunt Linda after a few drinks!

Light ’em Up – The popularity of the cornhole lights for nighttime play has really grown in the past few years. This phrase is one to signal it’s time to turn them on. Let’s illuminate the competition!

Lipper – A bag that is on the board, halfway hanging into the hole, but not all the way through to gain the 3 points. It’s the indecisive bag of the bunch!

Make Them Glow – The popularity of the cornhole lights has really grown in the past few years. This is another phrase signaling it’s time to turn them on! Time to shine bright like a diamond!

Police – Cornhole score keepers or tournament officials are often referred to as da police. Because someone’s gotta keep things in line!

Push Bag – When a single tossed bag either pushes or pulls two or more other bags already on the board into the hole. Teamwork makes the dream work!

Rim Job – Sometimes a bag will look like it is going to go in, but then it hits the side or lip of the hole and bounces out and onto the ground. It’s the ultimate tease!

Sally – A bag that is not thrown with enough force and lands short of the cornhole boards. Poor Sally just didn’t have the beans!

Shucked – This refers to a player or team that has beaten 13-0, for those that play past the 11-0 skunk. The ultimate corn slaughter!

Shucker – When a bag is tossed and hits another player’s bag, knocking it off of the board, this is called a shucker. Oh, shucks indeed!

Skunk – A skunk occurs (and the game is over) when one team or opponent reaches 11 points and the opposite team has 0 points. It’s the most embarrassing way to leave a game!

Sky Bag – When a beanbag is tossed really high and lands far beyond the cornhole board, it is called a sky bag. A bag on a mission to touch the clouds!

Slick Woody – Like a slider, the tossed bag hits the board below the hole and simply slides up and into the hole for 3 points. Smooth moves, like butter!

Slider – A beanbag that is tossed, hits the board further down from the hole, and slides up the cornhole board and into the hole. It’s the bag that believes in second chances!

Stanker – Any tossed bag that is for one reason or another considered foul can also be called a stanker. We all have our off days!

Swish – When a player tosses a bag and it goes into the hole without touching the cornhole board, this is called a swish. Nothing but net, baby!

Weak Sauce – A player who tosses and their bag lands short of the cornhole board. It’s like bringing a soggy sandwich to the picnic!

White Wash – A white wash occurs (and the game is over) when one team or opponent reaches 11 points and the opposite team has 0 points. The ultimate cornhole embarrassment!

Woody – A tossed bag that remains on the cornhole board garnering the tosser a point. It’s the bag that just can’t bear to leave!