jook
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //dʒuːk//
KK: /dʒuk/
noun
Definition
A type of dish, often made with rice or porridge, commonly found in certain cuisines.
Example
For breakfast, I had a warm bowl of jook topped with green onions and ginger.
Conversation
Have you ever tried to make a jook?
No, what’s that?
It's a type of rice porridge that’s really comforting.
That sounds delicious! I’d love to try some.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
juke
Antonyms
verb
Definition
To pierce, poke, or stab something.
Example
He decided to jook the hole in the wall to hang a picture.
Tense Forms
Past: jooked
Past Participle: jooked
Conversation
Did you see how he tried to jook the defender during the game?
Yeah, that was an impressive move!
I didn't think he could jook that well under pressure.
Root Explanation
The word 'jook' originates from the African American Vernacular English (AAVE), meaning to poke or jab. It is derived from the earlier term 'jook' in Southern American English, which also means to thrust or poke.
Memory Tip
Think of the action of poking or jabbing when you hear 'jook' — it helps you remember that it means to poke.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.