Meaning & Definition of word "Deuce"

Deuce

/djuːs/

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?

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.

●From Old French 'deus' meaning 'two'.

deuce of a:

A term to express something that is difficult or troublesome.

what the deuce:

An expression of surprise or confusion.

duo:

a group of two people or things.

double:

consisting of two parts or things.

pair:

two similar or corresponding things.

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!