verb
deke
deek
Deke (verb) means to fake out an opponent with a quick move, especially in hockey. Example: “She deked the goalie and slipped the puck into the net.”
verb
1
To fake out an opponent with a quick move, especially in hockey.
"She deked the goalie and slipped the puck into the net."
"He tried to deke past the defender but lost his footing."
noun
1
A fake or feinting move used to trick an opponent, especially in hockey.
"His signature deke fooled the goalie every time."
How to use deke
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA quick fake move meant to trick an opponent, most often heard in hockey.
When to use it
Mostly used in Canadian and American sports contexts, especially ice hockey.
Common pairings
deke out the goalie
a nice deke
deke past someone
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Word forms
- Plural
- dekes
- Third person singular
- dekes
- Past tense
- deked
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She _____ the goalie and slipped the puck into the net.
Etymology
Canadian in origin, shortened from "decoy."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for deke
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What does “deke” mean?
The word “deke” means to fake out an opponent with a quick move, especially in hockey. In plain terms, a quick fake move meant to trick an opponent, most often heard in hockey.
How do you pronounce “deke”?
“Deke” is pronounced deek (/diːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “deke” in a sentence?
Here is “deke” used in a sentence: “She deked the goalie and slipped the puck into the net.”
What part of speech is “deke”?
Depending on how it is used, “deke” can be a verb and a noun.
How many meanings does “deke” have?
“Deke” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to fake out an opponent with a quick move, especially in hockey.
