jouk

or jook

[ jook ]

noun

1. a sudden, elusive movement.

verb (used with or without object)

1. to dodge or duck.

jouk

/ dʒʊk /

verb

1. to duck or dodge

noun

1. a sudden evasive movement

Word History and Origins

Origin of jouk¹

First recorded in 1510–20; apparently variant of duck ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of jouk¹

C16: of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Do not now jouk, or bow, or yield to your adversaries in a hair-breadth.

From Project Gutenberg

Below, § 14, the Sindic harbour and city are mentioned, which may have been situated at Sound-jouk-kale.

From Project Gutenberg

It was blithe and heartsome to go birling to Skeighan in the train; it was grand to jouk round Barbie on the nichts at e'en!

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