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Definition
Deuce; a tie at game point in sports requiring a player or team to win by two consecutive points.
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How it's used
Derived from the English term deuce, this word is exclusively used in the context of competitive sports where a two-point lead is required to break a tie. It functions as a noun that describes the state of the game, but it is also commonly used as a verb phrase when combined with the particle 咗 or the verb 打.
Examples
It has reached deuce, everyone needs to stay focused.
Did you guys reach deuce before you managed to win?
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