Looking for the meaning of the word JUKE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of JUKE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Juke
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
early 16th century (originally Scottish): perhaps related to the verb duck
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʒuːk
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(in sport) make a sham move to mislead an opponent
Short Definition:make misleading move
Examples:- Howard juked left, sending three defenders leaning as he went toward the center of the field
- he juked a Jaguars defender and ran seven yards for his third touchdown of the game
Definition:
turn or bend quickly, typically to avoid someone or something
Short Definition:turn or bend quickly
Examples:- I jouked around the corner
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