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deuces
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(African American) used to say goodbye, often with a casual or playful tone; associated with the peace sign
Slang
What does "deuces" mean in African American slang?
The structure is a simple noun borrowed from the number two, referring to the two fingers raised in a peace sign or the "two" hand gesture used to say goodbye. It is used in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and hip hop culture to say goodbye, often with a casual, playful, or dismissive tone, and is often accompanied by holding up two fingers (the peace sign or V sign). People typically say "Deuces" or "I'm out, deuces" when leaving.
Examples
I'm out, deuces.
