The plural of deuce, referring to playing cards or dice showing two spots, or in tennis, a tied score requiring a two-point advantage to win. Also used as slang for 'goodbye' or 'peace out.'
From Old French 'deus' meaning 'two,' derived from Latin 'duo.' The tennis meaning developed because when tied, players need two consecutive points to win. The slang farewell usage emerged in African American English in the 1990s.
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