Definitions for euchre

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euchre eu·chre

Spelling: [yoo-ker]

IPA: /ˈyu kər/

Euchre is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 60 anagrams from letters in euchre (ceehru).

Definitions for euchre

noun

1. Cards. a game played by two, three, or four persons, usually with the 32, but sometimes with the 28 or 24, highest cards in the pack.
2. an instance of euchring or being euchred.

verb (used with object)

1. to get the better of (an opponent) in a hand at euchre by the opponent's failure to win three tricks after having made the trump.
2. Slang. to cheat; swindle.

Origin of euchre

An Americanism dating back to 1835-45; origin uncertain

Examples for euchre

“euchre,”—when the party making the trump fails to take three tricks.

Mr. Zachary Smith resisted the blandishments of “cut-throat” euchre.

I can set another woman on the track that'll euchre her every time!

In euchre you can hold the joker every time or the cards most wanted in any game.

The following rules belong to the established Etiquette of euchre.

Bluff, an excuse; also the game at cards known as euchre in America.

He's improved a good deal in euchre lately, and in poker—well!

There was a gambler over in Lazette thought to euchre Dakota.

euchre is rapid and decisive, and, therefore, eminently American.

A military euchre Party would be very appropriate for this occasion.