General
jouk
What does jouk mean?
To dodge, duck or evade; to nip smartly aside.
"He jouked doon the lane tae avoid them."
Origin
Scots 'jouk', of uncertain origin, meaning to duck or dodge.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'jouk' mean?
To jouk is to dodge, duck or dart out of the way — to nip smartly aside to avoid something or someone.
How do you use 'jouk' in a sentence?
For example, 'He jouked doon the lane tae avoid them' means he ducked down the lane to avoid them.
Where does 'jouk' come from?
It's a Scots word of uncertain origin meaning to duck or dodge. The English word 'juke' (as in juke) is related.
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