"dukey" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dukeys [plural]
Rhymes: -uːki Head templates: {{en-noun}} dukey (plural dukeys)
  1. (obsolete, UK, slang) A penny gaff. Tags: UK, obsolete, slang Synonyms: dookie, dooky
    Sense id: en-dukey-en-noun-ZMVrIeMa Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header

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