Deke

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːk
• IPA: /diːk/

Origin

Canadian. From decoy

Noun

1. (ice hockey) A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or other defender.
2. (ice hockey) A series of feints, fakes, or other moves made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or other defender.
3. (Canada, slang) A quick detour.

Full definition of deke

Verb

1. (Canada) To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
2. (in hockey) To execute a deke.

Anagrams

• deek
• eked