Euchred: meaning, definitions and examples
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euchred
[ ˈjuːkərd ]
card game
To euchre is to win a trick in the card game Euchre when the opposing team holds stronger cards. It is often used to describe a situation where one player outsmarts another while playing the game. The term can also imply being outmaneuvered or outplayed.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- They euchred us in the final round.
- I always try to euchre my opponents.
- She felt satisfied after euchring her rival.
Translations
Translations of the word "euchred" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganado
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया
🇩🇪 betrogen
🇮🇩 ditipu
🇺🇦 обманутий
🇵🇱 oszukany
🇯🇵 騙された
🇫🇷 trompé
🇪🇸 engañado
🇹🇷 aldatılmış
🇰🇷 속은
🇸🇦 خدع
🇨🇿 podvedený
🇸🇰 oklamaný
🇨🇳 受骗的
🇸🇮 prevaran
🇮🇸 svikinn
🇰🇿 алдаған
🇬🇪 მატყუებული
🇦🇿 aldadılmış
🇲🇽 engañado
Etymology
The word 'euchred' comes from the name of the card game 'Euchre,' which has its origins in the 19th century. The game itself is believed to have roots in various European card games. The etymology of the term is thought to be derived from an earlier German game called 'Juker' or 'Jucker,' which was played with a trump card system. The popularity of Euchre in America surged in the 1800s, especially during the westward expansion, making it a staple in American social life. Over time, the verb form 'to euchre' emerged, capturing the essence of outsmarting opponents in card games, which reflects its competitive nature. The game's strategic elements and the phrase associated with it have contributed to its lasting place in card-playing culture.