Synonyms for

Juke

Verb / dʒu:k / Another word for juke — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a sudden move to avoid someone or something

Synonyms & similar words

jookhouse fake jookjoint jukejoint jook jukehouse dodge evade sidestep swerve dip duck weave zigzag shift slalom skirt elude circumvent avoid escape flee bolt sprint dash

Example sentences

  1. The football player juked the defender to score a touchdown.
  2. I had to juke to the side to avoid the tree branch.
  3. The rabbit juked to the right to escape the fox.
  4. He juked and weaved through the crowded street to get to the other side.
  5. The car juked to avoid hitting the pedestrian.

Quotes

  • Life is a game, and you can either play it safe and be good, or you can take a chance and juke it.
  • It's like being a running back, you juke left, you juke right, you look for daylight, and then when you see it, you hit it.
  • Life is like a game of football, you have to be ready to juke when things get tough.

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