Meaning & use

deuces

interjection·Everyday

An informal way of saying goodbye, often accompanied by holding up two fingers.

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He waved and shouted 'deuces' as he walked out the door.

She texted 'deuces, see you tomorrow' to everyone before logging off for the night.

A note on using this word

Duces is a common misspelling of deuces, which comes from 'deuce,' meaning two, referencing the two-finger peace sign.

Words with a similar meaning

byepeace out

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