duke in
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Meaning · English
To vouch for (someone), thus allowing them to join a gang, buy contraband from or otherwise be treated as trustworthy by criminal elements; to have been introduced to important people.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I duked you in, and you're gonna betray them!
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 “duke in” mean?
To vouch for (someone), thus allowing them to join a gang, buy contraband from or otherwise be treated as trustworthy by criminal elements; to have been introduced to important people.
Is “duke in” formal or informal?
duke in is generally slang.