Euchre — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈyü-kər/ eu·chre

Meaning & Definition of Euchre

Euchre (noun)

  1. a card game in which each player is dealt five cards and the player making trump must take three tricks to win a hand

Euchre (verb)

  1. to prevent from winning three tricks in euchre
  2. cheat, trick

Euchre (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to rob by the use of trickery or threats

    "a fast-talking speculator who tried to euchre the property owners out of their land"

    similar: beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con, cozen, defraud, diddle, do, do in, fiddle, fleece, flimflam, gaff, hose (slang), hustle, mulct, nobble (British slang), pluck, ream, rip off, rook, screw, shake down, short, shortchange, skin, skunk, squeeze, stick, stiff, sting, sucker, swindle, thimblerig, victimize, sell a bill of goods to, take for a ride, take to the cleaners
    related: extort, wrench, wrest, wring, clip, gouge, nick, overcharge, soak, exploit, milk, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick, rope (in), betray, bitch, double-cross, bamboozle, fast-talk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Euchre

The most common words with a similar meaning to Euchre:

Slang: hose
British slang: nobble
beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con, cozen, defraud, diddle, do, do in, fiddle, fleece, flimflam, gaff, hustle, mulct, pluck, ream, rip off, rook, screw, shake down, short, shortchange, skin, skunk, squeeze, stick, stiff, sting, sucker, swindle, thimblerig, victimize, sell a bill of goods to, take for a ride, take to the cleaners

Related Words for Euchre

extort, wrench, wrest, wring, clip, gouge, nick, overcharge, soak, exploit, milk, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick, rope (in), betray, bitch, double-cross, bamboozle, fast-talk

Word Forms of Euchre

Inflections: euchred, euchring

Origin & Etymology of Euchre

origin unknown

First known use: 1835

Frequently Asked Questions about Euchre

What does "Euchre" mean?

"Euchre" means a card game in which each player is dealt five cards and the player making trump must take three tricks to win a hand. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a card game in which each player is dealt five cards and the player making trump must take three tricks to win a hand.

What is another word for "Euchre"?

Other words for "Euchre" include beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con and cozen. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Euchre" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Euchre"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Euchre". Common alternatives include beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con, cozen, defraud and diddle.

How do you use "Euchre" in a sentence?

Examples of "Euchre" in a sentence: "a fast-talking speculator who tried to euchre the property owners out of their land".

Is "Euchre" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Euchre" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Euchre"?

"Euchre" is pronounced /ˈyü-kər/ and divided into syllables as eu·chre.

What is the origin of the word "Euchre"?

"Euchre" comes from origin unknown. First known use: 1835.

What is another word for "Euchre" meaning "to rob by the use of trickery or threats"?

When "Euchre" (verb) means to rob by the use of trickery or threats, synonyms include beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel and chouse.