juke

juke
 n.— «Ayuso said he never said the word, “jakes” during the incident but did use the word “jukes,” a slang term for a robbery or robbery victim.» —“Man who shot at cops says he was scared” by Alex Wood Journal Inquirer (Manchester, Conn.) Dec. 11, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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