Euchre

/ˈuːkər/ noun, verb

Definition

A card game played with 32 cards where players try to win tricks and score points; also, to cheat or outwit someone at a game.

Etymology

From German 'Juckerhur,' possibly from Swiss 'Jass' card games. The word entered English through German-speaking immigrants in 19th-century America.

Kelly Says

Euchre exploded in popularity across America's Midwest, and 'euchred' (being beaten at the game) became slang for being tricked—it's a window into how card games shaped regional American culture!

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