# deuces

Pronunciation: US say "DOOS-iz" /ˈdusɪz/; UK say "DYOOS-iz" /ˈdjuːsɪz/; AUS say "DYOO-siz"

## Noun

1. Plural of deuce. — plural of deuce
   - Simple: Plural of deuce. Use it for more than one deuce, such as cards with a two on them.
   - _The opening game alone went through seven deuces before she finally held serve._
   - _Deuces are wild this round, so every two can stand in for any card you need._
3. A pair of twos in a poker hand. *(slang)*
   - Simple: In poker, a pair of cards that both have the number two.
   - _She raised big with pocket deuces and got called by two players._
   - _Deuces won the pot when everyone else at the table missed the board._

## Interjection

2. Used as a casual goodbye, much like peace; it comes from the parting gesture of holding up two fingers. *(slang)*
   - Simple: A slang way to say goodbye or peace when you leave. It comes from holding up two fingers.
   - _He grabbed his jacket, threw up two fingers and said, "Deuces," on his way out the door._
   - _If you can't show up on time, then deuces. I'll find somebody who will._

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