verb
- to fake out or deceive an opponent by a sudden change of direction or movement, especially in hockey or other sports
Usage: informal; sports
noun
- a deceptive move or feint used to mislead an opponent in sports
Usage: informal; sports
Examples
- The hockey player dekes left, then cuts right to avoid the defender.
- She dekes past three opponents with quick footwork.
- He pulled off an impressive deke that left the goalie stranded.
- The forward's deke was so smooth the defender fell for it completely.
- In soccer, a good deke can create space for a shot on goal.