What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
jook
Example
He jooked the needle into his arm. [jook: verb]
Example
The dancers jooked to the beat of the music. [jooked: past tense]
Example
She's always talking about jooking with her boyfriend. [jooking: gerund or present participle]
thrust
Example
He thrust the door open and stormed out. [thrust: verb]
Example
The car suddenly thrust forward, causing everyone to lurch. [thrust: noun]
Example
The fencer executed a perfect thrust, striking his opponent's chest. [thrust: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Thrust is more commonly used than jook in standard English, while jook is more prevalent in African American Vernacular English (AAVE) and Southern US dialects.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between jook and thrust?
Thrust is more formal than jook, which is often considered slang or informal language.
