Meaning of the word juke in English

What does juke mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

juke

US /dʒuːk/
UK /dʒuːk/

Verb

(of a player in football, soccer, or other sports) to change direction quickly to avoid being blocked, tackled (= made to fall to the ground), or touched by an opponent:

Example:
The wide receiver juked the defender at the line of scrimmage and was able to get open in the end zone to catch the touchdown pass.