DEUCES

What Does DEUCES Mean in a Text?

The Quick Answer

DEUCES means "Bye" or "Peace."

Bye

The word DEUCES ends a conversation.

Peace

DEUCES is also used with the meaning "Peace," as it refers to the internationally-recognised two-fingered peace sign. In this context, DEUCES can also be used to end a conversation.

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When I write DEUCES, I mean this:

DEUCES refers to the two-fingered peace sign.

Summary of Key Points

We have summarized the key points in the table below:

DEUCES
Definition:	Bye
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Teenagers and Under 13s

"Peace" is another common definition for DEUCES in texting./strong>:

DEUCES
Definition:	Peace
Type:	Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:	4: Difficult to guess
Typical Users:	Teenagers and Under 13s

Examples of DEUCES in Sentences

Here are examples of DEUCES in conversations:

• Rod: Catch you later man.
• Ted: DEUCES dude.

• Claire: See you there at 7.00 pm?
• Ned: I wouldn't miss it for the world! DEUCES.

An Academic Look at DEUCES

When used with the meaning "Bye" or "Peace," DEUCES is a neologism (i.e., a newly coined word or phrase). The origins of the use of DEUCES in this context are obscure, but it is thought to have emerged in the African American community during the 1990s.

What Did We Say before Texting and Social Media?

Before the digital era, we might have just said "Bye" or "Peace" instead of using DEUCES.

Example of DEUCES Used in a Text

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