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

  1. Gleek as a noun (uncountable):

    A once-popular game of cards played by three people.

  2. Gleek as a noun (countable):

    Three of the same cards held in one hand; three of a kind.

  1. Gleek as a noun:

    A jest or scoff; trick or deception.

  2. Gleek as a noun:

    An enticing glance or look.

  3. Gleek as a noun (informal):

    A stream of saliva from a person's mouth.

  1. Gleek as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To ridicule, or mock; to make sport of.

  2. Gleek as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):

    To jest.

  3. Gleek as a verb (obsolete, intransitive):

    To pass time frivolously.

  4. 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. "

  1. Gleek as a noun (slang):

    A geek who is involved in a glee club, choir, or singing.

  1. Three of a kind as a noun (card games):

    A hand including three cards of the same rank.