deke /diːk/noun 3verb 2forms 3 noun3 •A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.Puck carriers will often use the blade of the hockey stick in timing a deke or fake (if one is used) to get around an opponent. — 1971 •As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team. •(Canada, slang) A quick detour. verb2 •To execute a deke in ice hockey or other sports.The advantage is with the shooter from fifteen to twenty feet, but if you notice a weakness, you may want to fake a shot and "deke" to goalie. — 1968 •(Canada, slang) To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery. formsdeked · deking · dekes
Deke /diːk/ noun1 •(US, slang) A member of the Delta Kappa Epsilon fraternity, founded at Yale College in 1844. formsDekes