What does JUKED mean?

Parts of Speech

Juked is a verb.

Definitions

Juked means to make a quick, evasive movement or to fake out an opponent in sports.

Pronunciations

US: /dʒukd/

UK: /dʒuːkt/

Origin and Usage

Juked originated from the African American Vernacular English (AAVE) word "jook," which means to dance. It was first used in the 1940s as a slang term for dancing, but it later evolved to mean making quick evasive movements or faking out opponents in sports, particularly in basketball and football.

Synonyms

Some synonyms for juked include dodged, faked, tricked, and feinted.

Related Words

Some related 5 letter words to juked include:

• Duked
• Nuked
• Tuked
• Ruked
• Suked

Example Sentences

Here are some example sentences using juked:

1. He juked left and then right to avoid the defender.
2. The quarterback juked the linebacker and scored a touchdown.
3. She juked to the beat of the music.