Synonyms of juke

juke

verb

ˈjük 

as in to evade

to elude (an opponent in a sports contest) by making a deceptive or agile movement

juked defenders with a series of spin moves and picked up 15 yards on the running play

Synonyms & Similar Words

• evade
• dodge
• fake
• deke
• slip
• sidestep
• fake out
• stutter-step
• pump-fake
• maneuver (around)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of juke

Martin juked blockers late in the first half to deflect the first attempt, keeping the score at 7-7. — Caleb Otte, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Against North Carolina on Saturday, the San Diego forward picked up the ball around midfield along the right sideline and drove into the box before juking Courage defender Uno Shiragaki and slotting a left-footed shot just inside the far post. — Karan Lodha, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Kroeger then juked out an oncoming defender before finding his receiver in the end zone for a 44-yard touchdown pass. — Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 11 Mar. 2026

Three minutes later, Malcolm Fry juked a defender in the box and slotted pass to Yusuf for New England’s fifth goal. — Staff Report, Boston Herald, 14 Feb. 2026