juke

English

Etymology 1

From Gullah juke, joog (“wicked, disorderly”) (compare Wolof and Bambara dzug (“unsavory”)).

Noun

juke (plural jukes)

1. (southern, US) A roadside cafe or bar, especially one with dancing and sometimes prostitution.

Verb

juke (third-person singular simple present jukes, present participle juking, simple past and past participle juked)

1. to play dance music, or to dance, in a juke

Derived terms

• jukebox

Etymology 2

From Middle English jowken (“bend”)

Verb

juke (third-person singular simple present jukes, present participle juking, simple past and past participle juked)

1. To deceive or outmaneuver (someone) using a feint, especially in American football or soccer
   • 2009 January 5, Pat Borzi, “Eagles Elude Vikings, but Giants Stand in the Way”:

     Turning the Vikings'¯ blitz against them, Westbrook took a screen pass from Donovan McNabb , then juked and scooted 71 yards for a touchdown.

Noun

juke (plural jukes)

1. A feint