Where does “juke” come from?
juke (Gullah) comes from Wolof dzug — to lead a wicked life.
juke (Gullah): Alternate spelling of jook
Definitions
- Alternate spelling of jook
Ancestry of “juke”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wolof | dzug | to lead a wicked life |