Meaning of the word euchre in English
What does euchre mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
euchre
US /ˈjuːkər/
UK /ˈjuːkər/
Noun
a card game played with a pack of 32 cards (A, K, Q, J, 10, 9 in each suit), usually by two pairs of partners, the aim being to win at least three tricks
Example:
•
They spent the evening playing euchre and drinking coffee.
•
Do you know how to play euchre?
Verb
in euchre, to prevent (an opponent) from taking three tricks, especially by taking all five tricks oneself
Example:
•
We managed to euchre them on the last hand, winning the game.
•
If you call trump and fail to take three tricks, you are euchred.