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deuces

deuces

1 9.9
A casual way to say goodbye, often with a peace sign
  • noun
  • /ˈduːsɪz/
  • Slang
: adiós
  • WE DEUCES, BABY.

You know the drill with that double deuces in the air.

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Examples

  • You know the drill with that double deuces in the air.

  • As he walked away, he called over his shoulder, 'Deuces, everyone!' to let them know he was leaving.

  • It was easier just to say, deuces, I'm out and leave because it that's the choice I made.

  • WE DEUCES, BOBBY.

  • After the party, he raised his hand with two fingers and said, 'Deuces!' as a way of saying goodbye.

  • She smiled and waved, offering a peace sign while saying, 'Deuces!' to her friends.

Synonyms

bye
vsdeuces
  • Informal
∞ 1.0

A short word or action people use when they leave each other

is used as slang with a specific peace sign gesture and casual tone
goodbye
vsdeuces
747 1.0

Words people say when they leave each other

is informal slang and often includes a peace sign gesture
bye-bye
vsdeuces
  • Informal
397 1.1

A friendly informal way to say goodbye when leaving

is often said with a peace sign gesture as slang parting
see ya
vsdeuces
  • Texting
222 8.4

A friendly way to say goodbye when you expect to meet again

is said with a peace sign gesture as informal slang goodbye
farewell
vsdeuces
194 1.9

A speech or action that says goodbye and wishes someone well

is modern informal slang usually accompanied by a peace sign gesture
toodle
vsdeuces
  • Archaic
14 9.9

A playful word people use to say goodbye

is slang often paired with a peace sign and sounds short
pip pip
vsdeuces
  • Archaic
4 9.9

A friendly old-fashioned British way to say goodbye

is modern slang used with a peace sign gesture and casual tone
word of farewell
vsdeuces
1 4.6

A short spoken or written message saying goodbye and good wishes

is slang often spoken with a peace sign gesture rather than written

Antonyms

∞ 1.0

A short greeting you say when you meet someone or answer the phone

Surface Forms

deuce singular
deuces plural

Morphology

deuces = deuce (opaque) = deuce + s

Although morphologically 'deuce' + plural '-s', the farewell meaning comes from an idiomatic gesture and slang usage, so the meaning is not derivable from the base word.

Etymology

The word deuces comes from the idea of 'two' and the two-finger peace sign people show when they leave, so saying deuces is like flashing 'two' fingers to say goodbye.