deuces

Deuces is the plural form of deuce, a term with several meanings in English. In card games, a deuce refers to the card with rank two. In a standard 52-card deck there are four deuces, one in each suit. Deuces are typically the lowest-ranking cards in many games, though in certain variations they can hold higher value or special status (for example, a two acting as a wild card in "deuces wild" variants).

In gambling and card-game jargon, the word deuce is used to describe any two-valued card or the two-card combination itself. The term appears across games such as poker, rummy, and other traditional card pastimes, where the two can play a pivotal or decorative role depending on the rules.

In popular culture, deuces also serves as slang for farewell. People may say "deuces" or "throw up the deuces" to indicate leaving, often accompanied by the peace-sign gesture with two fingers. The use of the term as a goodbye is distinct from its card-related meaning and reflects a separate colloquial development. The word deuce itself derives from the French deux, meaning two, with the plural form following standard English usage.