Where does “jooks” come from?
jooks (Jamaican Creole) comes from Fula jukka — To poke.
jooks (Jamaican Creole): A robbery, especially one involving a weapon
Definitions
- A robbery, especially one involving a weapon
Ancestry of “jooks”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fula | jukka | To poke |