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

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

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 notes

In 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

Word forms

deked past tense, dekes plural, Dekes plural, dekes singular

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Etymology

Canadian in origin, shortened from "decoy."

Rhymes for deke

Zeke

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Frequently asked questions

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.