verb
juke
jook
Juke (verb) means to fake a move in one direction to trick an opponent, especially in sports like football. Example: “He juked the defender and sprinted for the end zone.”
verb
1
To fake a move in one direction to trick an opponent, especially in sports like football.
"He juked the defender and sprinted for the end zone."
How to use juke
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo dodge or fake out an opponent with a quick, deceptive move.
Common pairings
juke a defender
juke left
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Word forms
- Plural
- jukes
- Third person singular
- jukes
- Past tense
- juked
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He _____ the defender and sprinted for the end zone.
Etymology
From Gullah juke/jook, meaning "wicked" or "disorderly" — the same root as jukebox and juke joint.
Rhymes for juke
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What does “juke” mean?
The word “juke” means to fake a move in one direction to trick an opponent, especially in sports like football. In plain terms, to dodge or fake out an opponent with a quick, deceptive move.
How do you pronounce “juke”?
“Juke” is pronounced jook (/d͡ʒuːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “juke” in a sentence?
Here is “juke” used in a sentence: “He juked the defender and sprinted for the end zone.”
What part of speech is “juke”?
“Juke” is a verb.
