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deuce2

Pronunciation: /djuːs/

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Definition of deuce

noun

(the deuce) informal

used as a euphemism for ‘devil’ in expressions of annoyance, impatience, surprise, etc.:how the deuce are we to make a profit? what the deuce are you trying to do?

Phrases

a (or the) deuce of a ——: used to emphasize how bad, difficult, or serious something is.
like the deuce: very fast:you go up the ladder like the deuce
the deuce to pay: trouble to be expected.