What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
juke
Example
The running back juked the defender and scored a touchdown. [juke: verb]
Example
The basketball player juked left and then right to get past the defender. [juked: past tense]
sidestep
Example
She sidestepped the oncoming car and avoided a collision. [sidestepped: past tense]
Example
The boxer used a sidestep to dodge his opponent's punch. [sidestep: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sidestep is more commonly used than juke in everyday language. Sidestep is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while juke is more specific to sports, especially football and basketball.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between juke and sidestep?
Both juke and sidestep are informal words that are commonly used in casual conversations and sports contexts.
