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deuce
In tennis, this term marks a specific deadlock where the game cannot be won by a single point, creating a high-tension state of play. It is a technical term of art within the sport and is rarely used outside of athletic contexts in this sense.
When used to describe a person, the word carries a playful or mildly irritated tone, suggesting a "little devil" or a prankster. In contrast, its use as an exclamation serves as a polite substitute for "devil" or "hell," allowing the speaker to express shock or anger without using profanity. This usage is now considered somewhat old-fashioned or quaint in modern English.
Meanings
Examples
The match reached deuce for the third time in a row.
It is deuce, so you need two more points to win the game.
The little deuce of a child kept pulling on her dress.
He is a clever little deuce who always finds a way to get what he wants.