chuck the deuces
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To choose to separate from somebody; to leave another person or group.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I was standing right in front of the man that abandoned me. […] He chose to chuck the deuces to an infant. I didn't have sympathy for this man.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “chuck the deuces” mean?
To choose to separate from somebody; to leave another person or group.
Is “chuck the deuces” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.