deke
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Is deke a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of deke?
Definition
noun (English)
1. (ice hockey) A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.Examples: "Puck carriers will often use the blade of the hockey stick in timing a deke or fake (if one is used) to get around an opponent."
2. (Canada, slang) A quick detour.Canadaslang
verb (English)
1. (Canada, slang) To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.Canadaslang
2. (ice hockey) To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.Examples: "The advantage is with the shooter from fifteen to twenty feet, but if you notice a weakness, you may want to fake a shot and "deke" to goalie."; ""Deke!" Joe would shout hoarsely. "You deke with your shoulder. Drop it like you were going that way!""; "Andrelton Simmons dekes out Carlos Correa to get him in a rundown, which eventually ends with Jose Altuve being tagged out at home."
noun (English)
1. (US, slang) A member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, founded at Yale College in 1844.USslang
Definition source: Wiktionary