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Synonyms for jukes


Grammar : Verb
Spell : jooks
Phonetic Transcription : dʒuks

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Définition of jukes

Origin :
  • "roadhouse," 1935; see jukebox.
  • As in sidestep : verb dodge
  • As in outwit : verb deceive
  • As in outsmart : verb outwit
  • As in outthink : verb outwit
  • As in dodge : verb avoid
  • As in foil : verb circumvent, nip in the bud
  • As in fool : verb trick, mislead
Example sentences :
  • A dull conviction seized upon Jukes that there was nothing to be done.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • He leaned against the back of the wheelhouse, and Jukes walked up to him.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • Jukes, straddling his long legs like a pair of compasses, put on an air of superiority.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • At eight o'clock Jukes went into the chart-room to write up the ship's log.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • At the sound of Jukes' voice he stood still, facing forward, but made no reply.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • "You've said it," caught up the second mate, always with his back to Jukes.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • "Jolly good thing she isn't," threw in Jukes, with bitter readiness.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • Again he slapped his leg with the book; and Jukes opened his mouth, but said nothing.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • I couldn't bring myself to do that if every word in there was gospel truth, Mr. Jukes.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad
  • And Jukes, silent, marvelled at this display of feeling and loquacity.
  • Extract from : « Typhoon » by Joseph Conrad

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