verb
General Slang
jouk
JOOK · verb · informal
To dodge, duck or dart out of the way
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Definitions
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To dodge, duck or evade; to nip smartly aside.
“He jouked doon the lane tae avoid them.”
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jouk In A Sentence
He jouked doon the lane tae avoid them.
Origin & Usage
Scots 'jouk', of uncertain origin, meaning to duck or dodge.
People Also Ask
What does 'jouk' mean?
To jouk is to dodge, duck or dart out of the way — to nip smartly aside to avoid something or someone.
How do you use 'jouk' in a sentence?
For example, 'He jouked doon the lane tae avoid them' means he ducked down the lane to avoid them.
Where does 'jouk' come from?
It's a Scots word of uncertain origin meaning to duck or dodge. The English word 'juke' (as in juke) is related.
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