The difference between Gleek and Three of a kind
When used as nouns, gleek means a once-popular game of cards played by three people, whereas three of a kind means a hand including three cards of the same rank.
Gleek is also verb with the meaning: to ridicule, or mock.
check bellow for the other definitions of Gleek and Three of a kind
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Gleek as a noun (uncountable):
A once-popular game of cards played by three people.
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Gleek as a noun (countable):
Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of a kind.
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Gleek as a noun:
A jest or scoff; trick or deception.
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Gleek as a noun:
An enticing glance or look.
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Gleek as a noun (informal):
A stream of saliva from a person's mouth.
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Gleek as a verb (obsolete, transitive):
To ridicule, or mock; to make sport of.
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Gleek as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):
To jest.
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Gleek as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):
To pass time frivolously.
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Gleek as a verb (informal):
To discharge a long, thin stream of liquid (including saliva) through the teeth or from under the tongue, sometimes by pressing the tongue against the salivary glands.
Examples:
"The man said he “gleeked” on the woman, but did not intentionally spit on her. "
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Gleek as a noun (slang):
A geek who is involved in a glee club, choir, or singing.
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Three of a kind as a noun (card games):
A hand including three cards of the same rank.