| Roman 
    Jump Overcall - The method of showing a two-suited hand by making a 
    jump overcall, referring to the suit bid and the next higher suit (excluding 
    the opener's suit).  Generalized: 
      
        | Bidding | Meaning |  
        | 1C - 2D; | Shows Diamonds and Hearts |  
        | 1C - 2H; | Shows Hearts and Spades |  
        | 1H - 3C; | Shows Clubs and Diamonds |  
        | 1D - 2S; | Shows Spades and Clubs |  In 
    competition when opponent makes a preemptive bid: 
      
        | Bidding | Meaning |  
        | (2D) - 4C; | Shows Clubs and Diamonds |  
        | (2S) - 4D; | Shows Diamonds and Hearts |  
        | (2H) - 4C; | Shows Clubs and Diamonds |  
        | (2D) - 3S; | Shows Spades and Clubs |  
        | (2H) - 4D; | Shows Clubs and Hearts |  
    Also see Michaels Cuebid, 
    Unusual Notrump, Cuebids, Leaping 
    Michaels,
    Roman Jump Overcall,
    Tops and Bottoms Cuebid,
    
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