# sixes

Pronunciation: say "SIKS-iz" /ˈsɪksɪz/

## Noun

1. Plural of six. — plural of six
   - Simple: Plural of six. Use it when talking about more than one six.
   - _The dice came up sixes twice in a row._
   - _Students lined up their sixes and sevens in neat columns._
2. A pair of cards each showing six, especially as a starting hand in poker. *(slang)*
   - Simple: Two playing cards that each show a six, held by one player.
   - _With sixes in the hole, she decided to raise before the flop._
   - _His sixes held up against two players chasing a straight._
3. Ellipsis of six of one. — Ellipsis of six of one, half a dozen of the other.
   - Simple: Ellipsis of six of one. People say it when two choices make no real difference.
   - _Whether we leave now or in an hour, it's sixes for the schedule._
   - _Highway or back roads? It's sixes, really._

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