deke

noun

1. (ice hockey) A feint, fake, or other move made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or other defender.

2. (ice hockey) A series of feints, fakes, or other moves made by the player with the puck to deceive a goaltender or other defender.

3. (Canada, slang) A quick detour.

verb

1. (Canada) To avoid, go around, or dodge an object, person, or conversation topic; often by using trickery.

2. (ice hockey) To execute a deke.