deuce

🇺🇸 /duːs/ 🇬🇧 /djuːs/
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noun
R

In tennis, when both players have scored 40 points, and one needs to win two points in a row to win the game.

It's deuce, and the next point will be crucial.

R

A playing card that has two spots on it.

He drew the deuce of hearts and won the trick.

R

An expression of annoyance or surprise.

What the deuce is going on here?

translation

n. In tennis, when both players have scored 40 points, and one needs to win two points in a row to win the game.; A playing card that has two spots on it.; An expression of annoyance or surprise.

Word Forms

Plural deuces