deke

Meaning

Noun

1. A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
2. As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
3. (slang) A quick detour.

Verb

1. (slang) To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.
2. To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.

Synonyms

chicanery

deception

fake

feint

forgery

hoaxing

swindle

trick

blag

Pronounced as (IPA)

/diːk/

Etymology

Canadian English, a contraction of decoy.