juke Synonyms
Another word for juke
• noun (Context 1)
A deceptive movement or feint made by a ball carrier to trick a defending player, especially in American football.
"The running back executed a quick feint at the line of scrimmage to evade the linebacker."
• verb (Context 2)
To make a deceptive movement or feint in order to evade or trick an opponent (especially in sports).
"She juked left to throw the defender off balance before driving toward the goal."
• noun (Context 3)
An informal roadside establishment in the southeastern United States featuring music, dancing, food, and drinks; a juke joint.
"Musicians gathered at the local juke joint on Saturday nights to play blues and dance."
• verb (Context 4)
To dance energetically, especially to blues or jukebox music in a juke joint.
"Couples were juking on the wooden floor until the band played its final song."