acey-deucey

English

noun
Definitions
  • (poker slang) two pair, aces and twos.
  • (poker slang) An ace and a two as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em.
  • (poker) An uncommon poker variant where players bet on whether the next playing card will fall between two other cards.
  • (uncountable) A variant of backgammon.
  • (military) An AC2: an RCAF Aircraftman 2nd Class.

Etymology

Compound from English ace (asexual) + English -y (having the quality of, forming adjectives of lesser degree, diminutive suffix, forming diminutives, forming adjs. of slightly lesser degree, forming affectionate diminutives, forming adjectives)+ English deuce + English -y (having the quality of, forming adjectives of lesser degree, diminutive suffix, forming diminutives, forming adjs. of slightly lesser degree, forming affectionate diminutives, forming adjectives).

Origin

English

-y

Gloss

having the quality of, forming adjectives of lesser degree, diminutive suffix, forming diminutives, forming adjs. of slightly lesser degree, forming affectionate diminutives, forming adjectives

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