Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

deuces-wild

noun

/ˈduːsɪz waɪld/

Definition

A term used in card games where any two can be used as a wild card.

Examples

In our poker game, we played with deuces-wild, which made the game much more exciting.
Deuces-wild rules allowed me to create a winning hand with just a pair of threes.

Meaning

In gaming, particularly in poker, it refers to a situation where the card ‘2’ (deuce) can be played as any value to represent other cards, adding flexibility to players’ hands.