Meaning & Definition of word "Deuce"
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Deuce
/djuːs/
noun:
- 1. A playing card with two pips, especially in the game of cards.
- Example: He drew a deuce from the deck, hoping it would help his hand.
- 2. In tennis, the score of 40-40, indicating that each player has won three points.
- Example: After several long rallies, the score reached deuce, heightening the tension on the court.
- 3. An exclamation used to express surprise or frustration, often in the phrase 'What the deuce?'.
- Example: What the deuce is going on with that strange noise outside?
verb:
- 1. To play a card or a hand in which a deuce is used or significant.
- Example: He decided to deuce the game by playing his lowest card.
Etymology
From Old French 'deus' meaning 'two'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
deuce of a:
A term to express something that is difficult or troublesome.
what the deuce:
An expression of surprise or confusion.
Related Words
duo:
a group of two people or things.
double:
consisting of two parts or things.
pair:
two similar or corresponding things.
Slang Meanings of deuce
Meaning: A term referring to something of little importance.
Example Sentence: That project is a deuce, we don't need to worry about it.
Meaning: Used as a mild expletive.
Example Sentence: Deuce, that's a bad idea!