Deke Definition
dēk
deked, dekes, deke
verb
To deceive (an opponent) in ice hockey by a fake.
Deked the goalie with a move from left to right.
American Heritage
To make such a movement against (an opponent)
Webster's New World
(Canada) To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
Wiktionary
(in hockey) To execute a deke.
Wiktionary
noun
A quick, deceptive movement made so as to elude an opponent.
Webster's New World
A fake, intended to deceive a member of an opposing team in ice hockey.
American Heritage
(Canada, slang) A quick detour.
Wiktionary
Origin of Deke
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Canadian. From decoy
From Wiktionary
Short for decoy
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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