juke

/d͡ʒuːk/ · noun

Meaning

A roadside cafe or bar, especially one with dancing and sometimes prostitution.
To play dance music, or to dance, in a juke
To hit
To stab
A feint.
The neck of a bird.
To deceive or outmaneuver someone using a feint, especially in American football or soccer
To bend the neck; to bow or duck the head.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

jook(English)juke house(English)jook joint(English)jukey(English)creep joint(English)juicer(English)juco(English)jam joint(English)jezebel(English)joints(English)footwork(English)box(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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