verb
juke
jook
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
Word Forms
juked past tense, juked past tense, juked past tense, jukes plural, jukes singular, jukes singular, jukes singular
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Etymology
From Gullah juke/jook, meaning "wicked" or "disorderly" — the same root as jukebox and juke joint.