deke
/diːk/
verb
- To fake out an opponent with a deceptive move in sports.
- The point guard tried to deke his way to the basket.
- She deked left and then passed to an open teammate.
- He managed to deke the defender and score the winning goal.
noun
- A deceptive move in sports (especially hockey or basketball) to fake out an opponent.
- She practiced the deke until she could do it without thinking.
- The player faked a shot and then used a quick deke to get past the defender.
- His signature deke made the goalie dive the wrong way.