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jook

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Jook (verb) means to move fast to avoid or escape something.

verb

To move fast to avoid or escape something.

"So ye were on the ground and ye just ran round and jooked through the men going up the stairs, some walking, some running, and if ye got into there nobody could get ye." — James Kelman, Kieron Smith (2008)

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

The origin is unknown. Compare duck (“to lower the head or body”) or jink (“to make an evasive turn”). It has been attested since the 16th century.

Rhymes for jook

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What is the meaning of jook?

"jook" (verb) means to move fast to avoid or escape something.