Acey-deucey

adj, adv, noun, slang

adj, adv, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    two pair, aces and twos. countable, slang, uncountable
  2. 2
    An ace and a two as a starting hand in Texas hold 'em. countable, slang, uncountable
  3. 3
    An uncommon poker variant where players bet on whether the next card will fall between two other cards. uncountable
  4. 4
    A variant of backgammon. uncountable
  5. 5
    An AC2: an RCAF Aircraftman 2nd Class. countable, slang, uncountable
Adjective
  1. 1
    Riding with uneven stirrups. not-comparable, slang
  2. 2
    Uneven. broadly, not-comparable, slang

    "In front of him was a sporty fellow in an acey-deucey fedora and a suit with shoulders at least three feet across."

Adverb
  1. 1
    Riding with uneven stirrups. not-comparable, slang

Example

More examples

"In front of him was a sporty fellow in an acey-deucey fedora and a suit with shoulders at least three feet across."

Etymology

From ace + -y + deuce + -y.

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