juke

• Substantiv mit zwei Hauptbedeutungen: eine kleine Kneipe oder Imbissstube im Südosten der USA, in der man Essen, Getränke und Tanz zu Musik aus der Jukebox bekommt; oder ein Täuschungsmanöver im American Football, mit dem man einem Gegner ausweicht.

A noun with two distinct meanings: a small roadside establishment in the southeastern US offering food, drink, and dancing to jukebox music; or a deceptive move in football used to evade an opponent.

1. Roadside establishmentB2informalamerican

   A small, informal roadside bar or restaurant, often found in the southeastern United States, where people can eat, drink, and dance to music from a jukebox.

   Straßenlokal

   • We stopped at a juke for some fried catfish and live music.
   • The old juke was famous for its blues nights.
   • They spent the evening dancing at a local juke joint.

   Synonymehonky-tonkjook jointjuke jointroadhouse

2. Deceptive move in footballB2informalamerican

   A quick, deceptive movement made by a football player to fake out an opponent and gain an advantage.

   Täuschungsmanöver

   • The running back used a juke to evade the defender.
   • He faked left and then executed a perfect juke to the right.
   • The crowd cheered as the receiver's juke left the cornerback grasping at air.

   Synonymedodgefakefeintshimmy