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

Other team-period notes With the second team in the same period, running back Brashard Smith caught a quick pass from Justin Fields and juked a defender, triggering a collective gasp from the crowd. — Kansas City Star, 31 July 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

Mendoza hiked the ball, tucked it and ran — juking multiple defensive players and bouncing off would-be tacklers — and hurdled himself into end zone while taking a brutal hit. — Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 20 Jan. 2026