deking

Verb

deke (third-person singular simple present dekes, present participle deking, simple past and past participle deked)

1. (Canada, 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.
   • 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, Ira Gitler, Make the Team in Ice Hockey

   Synonyms:

   juke, dummy

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