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Deke

Definition:

Deke is a term that can be used as a noun, verb, or adjective.

Noun:

Sense 1:

A deke refers to a feigned or deceptive movement or action, especially in sports such as ice hockey or football, made to deceive an opponent.

Example sentence: During the match, the player performed a quick deke to trick the goalie and score a goal.

Verb:

Sense 1:

To deke means to perform a feigned movement or action in order to deceive an opponent, especially in sports.

Example sentence: The skilled player managed to deke past the defender and take a shot at the net.

Sense 2:

In informal usage, to deke can mean to deceive or trick someone in a non-sports context.

Example sentence: He tried to deke his friends into thinking he was leaving, but then surprised them by hiding and jumping out to scare them.

Adjective:

Sense 1:

As an adjective, deke describes something that is related to or characterized by deceptive movements or actions.

Example sentence: The coach noticed the player's deke skills and praised his clever style of play.

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