Definitions

1. noun

a variant of Gretske or Gritske, a surname of Ukrainian origin

“The hockey star Wayne Gretzky, whose surname is of Ukrainian origin, was named after his father.”

2. proper noun

the stage name of Canadian former ice hockey player Wayne Douglas Gretzky

“The great Wayne Gretzky, also known as The Great One, is widely considered the greatest hockey player of all time.”

3. verb

to play hockey in a skillful and dominating manner

“He Gretzky’d the game, scoring five goals in the first period.”