Why Does Deuces Mean Goodbye?

deuce - later, goodbye. derived from peace, or peace out, as in throwing two fingers up when leaving. Whats the origin of this? Deuce meant two to me (its derived from French).

What does deuces mean when saying goodbye?

Filters. (African American Vernacular, slang) Peace; goodbye (because of the associated gesture holding up two fingers)

Where did the term deuces originate?

Origin of Deuce: Etymology

The origin of deuce can be traced back to the Latin word for two, duos, or perhaps more appropriately the French word for two, deux, as tennis has its roots in France.

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