Gaming
juke
What does juke mean?
A movement fakeout. You dart into the brush, double back, sidestep the skillshot and leave the chaser swinging at air. A clean juke off a 1-HP escape feels unbeatable.
"I juked the Nidalee spear behind the wall and walked out on 50 health."
Origin
From American football, where 'juke' means a fake to dodge a tackler; carried into gaming for dodging skillshots and pursuers.
Frequently asked questions
What does juke mean in football?
To juke is to make a quick fake or change of direction as a ball carrier, causing a defender to miss the tackle.
Where does the word juke come from?
It comes from a Southern U.S. dialect word meaning to dodge or deceive, and is now common football and sports slang.
What does 'juked out of his shoes' mean?
It's an exaggerated way of saying a defender was faked out so badly by a juke that he lost his balance or fell down.
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