Deuce

Alternative letter-case form of deuce (“the Devil”).

Proper noun

  1. Alternative letter-case form of deuce (“the Devil”).
    • “I should not allow any one to inconvenience me, if I could hinder it—walk in!” The “walk in,” was uttered with closed teeth and expressed the sentiment, “Go to the Deuce!” - 1847 December, Ellis Bell [pseudonym; Emily...
    • “How in the Deuce’s name can they set up correctly from copy like that?” demanded he, in a fury. - [1880?], [Arthur Hamilton], The Confessions of a Scribbler. Containing Among Other Curious Autobiographical Matter, His...
    • THE Dickens Christmas has gone to the Deuce. Dickens probably did as much for the humanity of his time as most men, and certainly did more for Christmas than any man living or dead. Yet the Christmas he created has been...

Forms

the Deuce