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juke

/d͡ʒuːk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A type of portable phonograph, especially one that is battery-operated and compact, popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

    - "He carried a juke with him to the picnic."
    - "The old juke played records from the 1920s."
Pronunciation
  1. /d͡ʒuːk/



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  2. /d͡ʒuːk/



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  3. /d͡ʒuːk/



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Synonyms

barrelhouse , juke joint , dummy , dummy
Rhymes
Words rhyming with juke
jook , jute , putt
Variants
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juke , juked , jukes , juking , juke joint , juke joints
Etymology
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Originally short for 'juke-box', a mechanical device for playing phonograph records.

Trivia
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  1. The first juke was invented in 1889 by Thomas Alva Edison.

  2. Juke joints were known for their rowdy, uninhibited atmosphere, and were often associated with gambling, drinking, and dancing.

  3. The term 'juke' is believed to have originated from the African-American slang word 'juke,' meaning 'to make a fool of,' possibly in reference to the way the music could make people dance uncontrollably.

Related Concepts
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  1. jukebox: A modern, automated version of a juke, capable of playing multiple records without the need for manual intervention.

Culture
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The juke was a popular form of entertainment in the late 1800s and early 1900s, particularly in rural areas and working-class communities. It was often used in juke joints, small, informal dance halls where people could socialize and dance to the music.

How to Memorize "juke"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a small, portable phonograph with a crank and a record player.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'juke' with the image of a lively dance party in a rural setting.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Juke is a record player, JUke Joints are where they play' to remember the meaning of the word.

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