acey-deucy

[ey-see-doo-see, -dyoo-]

ace·y-deuc·y

[ey-see-doo-see, -dyoo-]
noun
1.
a form of backgammon in which a player, upon rolling a 1–2, moves 3 and then is allowed to name and play any doublet and to roll again.
adjective
2.
Slang. A-OK; great.

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Acey-deucy is always a great word to know.
So is jostle. Does it mean:
to pick the pocket of or hassle the body of
something of cheap or inferior quality; junk

Origin:
1920–25; ace + -y2 + deuce1 + -y2
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acey-deucy (ˈeɪsɪˈdjuːsɪ)
 
n
a form of backgammon

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