jook

(Engels)

Verb

To dodge; to move quickly to avoid something or to hide; to dart away.

Noun

1. A quick movement to evade something.
2. A bow or curtsey.

Noun

Synonym of congee.

Noun

Alternative form of juke (“roadside cafe or bar, esp. with dancing”).

Noun

1. (Multicultural-London-English) Knife.
2. (Multicultural-London-English) Sexual intercourse.

Noun

A shirtfront; the front of a jumper or T-shirt.

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/dʒuːk/

Etymologie (Engels)

Verwant aan Schots: jouk

In summary

Unknown. Compare duck (“to lower the head or body”) or jink (“to make an evasive turn”). Attested since the 16th century.

Synoniemen

jook house

jook joint

juke house

juke joint

congee

juke

taproom

tavern

beer hall

saloon

barroom

dive

ginmill

honky-tonk

bar

Vertalingen

canja

arroz congee