Poker players sometimes use nicknames to refer to specific hands. The most popular nickname for Pocket Kings is “Cowboys”
A “King” in a deck of cards is referred to as a “cowboy” (just as “deuce” is sometimes used interchangeably with a 2)
Aces vs Kings is a classic poker hand matchup that is also one of the most common coolers in the game.
The preflop equities stay pretty close to the same to that above vs AK. The KK now wins slightly more often at 71% vs the AQ.
In general, Pockets Kings is a hand that shouldn’t be slowplayed preflop. As such, you should usually be raising with this hand
If an opportunity presents itself where you can get Pocket Kings all-in preflop, this situation is golden.
For many players, Pocket Kings can be a tough hand to let go of and fold when the correct scenario calls for it.
AA vs KK is going to be one of the most common coolers that happen in poker, and it’s an inevitable part of the game.