# deke

> English word · Noun · IPA /diːk/ · frequency rank #57,330

## Definitions
1. A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or defenceman.
2. As in hockey, a fake or other move to confuse other players on a team.
3. A quick detour.

## Etymology
Canadian English, a contraction of decoy.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/deke