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stroke
What does stroke mean?
In Irish English, to pull a stroke is to nick something or pull off a sly, opportunistic move. Doesn't always mean full-on robbery — can be any chancer behaviour, a fast one, a swindle. The classic 'strokes' are minor thefts but the word stretches to any sneaky win.
"He pulled a stroke on the bookies — walked out with double what he put in."
Frequently asked questions
What does stroke mean in slang?
A stroke is a sly bit of thieving, or more broadly any cheeky stunt you managed to pull off.
How do you use stroke in a sentence?
Sneaking in without paying, that was a proper stroke.
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