Duke
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dʒuːk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Duke is a noun meaning The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
Meaning
The male ruler of a duchy (female equivalent: duchess).
More Meanings
- The sovereign of a small state.
- A high title of nobility; the male holder of a dukedom.
- A grand duke.
- Any of various nymphalid butterflies of the Asian genera Bassarona and Dophla.
- (transitive, informal) To hit or beat with the fists.
- (slang, usually in the plural) A fist.
- (slang, transitive) To give cash to; to give a tip to.
Example Sentences
Put up your dukes!
I duked him twenty dollars.
It seems that PI Rainer was duked by his wife […].
“Your friend sure knows how to use his dukes. Biff, bang! One, two, and the copʼs on his ass!”
Word Forms
- dukes
- duking
- duked
Synonyms for duke
Depending on context, synonyms include tip.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include prince, doge, senior, grace, choose, hwan.
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