euchre

[ yoo-ker ]

/ ˈyu kər /

noun

Cards. a game played by two, three, or four persons, usually with the 32, but sometimes with the 28 or 24, highest cards in the pack.

an instance of euchring or being euchred.

verb (used with object), eu·chred, eu·chring.

to get the better of (an opponent) in a hand at euchre by the opponent's failure to win three tricks after having made the trump.

Slang. to cheat; swindle.

Nearby words

euchlorhydria, euchlorine, eucholia, euchologion, euchology, euchre, euchred, euchromatin, euchromosome, eucken, euclase

Origin of euchre

An Americanism dating back to 1835–45; origin uncertain

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Examples from the Web for euchre

He felt glad when Euchre came bustling in, and for the first time he took notice of the outlaw.
The Lone Star Ranger|Zane Grey
"Well—Euchre thought—he wanted me to talk to you, cheer you up a bit," replied Duane, somewhat lamely.
The Lone Star Ranger|Zane Grey
We often diverted ourselves at his home with "Rounce," the duplicate of euchre in dominoes.
Memories and Anecdotes|Kate Sanborn
"The only feller who's goin' to put a close eye on you is Benson," said Euchre.
The Lone Star Ranger|Zane Grey

Euchre went on calling Duane's attention to other men, just as he happened to glance over them.
The Lone Star Ranger|Zane Grey

British Dictionary definitions for euchre

euchre

/ (ˈjuːkə) /

noun

a US and Canadian card game similar to écarté for two to four players, using a poker pack with joker

an instance of euchring another player, preventing him from making his contracted tricks

verb (tr)

to prevent (a player) from making his contracted tricks

(usually foll by out) US, Canadian, Australian and NZ informal to outwit or cheat

Australian and NZ informal to ruin or exhaust

Word Origin for euchre

C19: of unknown origin

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