Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

the deuce

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.94 in modern English

Syllables: the deuce
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Synonym of the devil (“adding emphasis”)

Example Sentences

""[…] Well, as regards Mr. Carrados I have already arranged, as he suggests, to 'do something.'" "The deuce you have!" said Nickle, staring his curiosity. "How is it to be wangled?""

Synonyms

the devil

Questions

What does the deuce mean?: Synonym of the devil (“adding emphasis”)

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