THE FIRST WORD

euchre

PRONUNCIATION:

(YOO-kuhr) 

MEANING:

verb tr.: To cheat, trick, or outwit.
noun: A card game for two to four players usually played with the 32 highest cards in the pack.

ETYMOLOGY:

Of uncertain origin. Perhaps from the Alsatian game of Juckerspiel as the two top trumps are Jucker (jack). The verb sense of the word arises from the fact that the failure to win three tricks is known as being euchred and results in the opponent scoring two points. Earliest documented use: 1846.

USAGE:

"You got euchred. The company lied to you about its status and you foolishly bought its lie."