eighter from Decatur

eight·​er from De·​ca·​tur
¦ātə(r)f(r)əmdə̇ˈkātə(r),
-mdēˈk-
slang
: the throw of eight in craps

Word History

Etymology

rhyming slang: Decatur probably from Decatur, Illinois

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“Eighter from Decatur.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/eighter%20from%20Decatur. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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