deuces
word · lemma: deuce
Definition
'Deuces' usually refers to cards with the number two in games, or is used as a slang way to say goodbye.
Usage & Nuances
In cards, 'deuces' is always plural (twos in a deck). As slang, it’s informal and mostly US English, often said with a peace sign gesture when leaving. Not standard for formal goodbyes. Can also be used playfully.
Spanish: dos (cartas) - adiós (jerga)Portuguese (BR): dois (cartas) - tchau (gíria)Portuguese (PT): dois (cartas) - adeus (gíria)Chinese (Simplified): 二（扑克牌）- 再见（俚语）Chinese (Traditional): 二（撲克牌）- 再見（俚語）Hindi: दो (पत्ते) - अलविदा (स्लैंग)Arabic: اثنان (ورق اللعب) - وداعًا (عامية)Bengali: টু - দুসেস (বিদায়, স্ল্যাং)Russian: двойки - дьюсис (сленг, прощание)Japanese: 2（カード用語）- デュース（別れのスラング）Vietnamese: hai - deuces (chào tạm biệt, tiếng lóng)Korean: 투 - 듀시스 (작별 인사, 슬랭)Turkish: ikili - deuces (elveda, argo)Urdu: دو کے پتّے - ڈیوسز (جدائی کا سلیگ)Indonesian: hai - deuces (chào tạm biệt, tiếng lóng)
Example Sentences
I have two deuces in my hand.
basic
He played the deuces and won.
basic
People sometimes say 'deuces' to mean goodbye.
basic
Alright, I’m out—deuces!
natural
She flashed the peace sign and said 'deuces' as she left the party.
natural
If you’re leaving, just throw up your hand and yell 'deuces'!
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