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Juke (jook) verb to make a move intended to deceive (an opponent) More about Juke First used in the 1930s meaning “to dance” at a “juke joint” or to “jukebox" music.” The current sense of “feinting” or “making a move to deceive an opponent” was in use by the 1970s. Examples of Juke The point guard juked her defender with a quick fake before driving to the basket. The boxer juked to avoid the punch, then countered with a jab. Yuppie (yuhp-ee) Noun a young, ambitious, and well-educated city-dweller who has a professional career and an affluent lifestyle More about Yuppie First recorded in 1980–85. An Americanism; y(oung) u(rban) p(rofessional)  Examples of Yuppie The once-quiet neighbourhood is now home to a growing number of yuppies seeking urban lifestyles. He joked that his avocado toast habit officially made him a yuppie. Craven (krey-vuhn) adjective cowardly; contemptibly timid More about Craven First recorded between 1175–1225. From the Middle English cravant, cravaunde, “defe