Definitions

1. noun

a type of music, especially rock and roll, characterized by strong rhythms and simple harmonies, originating in the southern United States.

“The band played a lively set of juke music to get the crowd dancing.”

2. verb

to move or cause to move with a jerky or abrupt motion, especially of a car.

“The driver had to juke around the pothole to avoid losing control of the vehicle.”

3. verb

in boxing, to move quickly or shift one’s position to avoid an opponent’s punch.

“The boxer had to juke to the left to avoid the incoming punch.”