Uke
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /juːk/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Uke is a noun meaning (informal) Clipping of ukulele.
Meaning
(informal) Clipping of ukulele.
More Meanings
- (judo, martial arts) The training partner against whom tori performs a move.
- (Japanese fiction, fandom slang) A passive or submissive male fictional character in a same-sex relationship; a bottom.
Example Sentences
You'd rather have Sebas be an uke?
Shizuku is so, so, so cute! I love him as an uke so much I can't stand it!
Yaoi uke in fanfics often bear the brunt of stereotypical "negative female characteristics" such as passivity, helplessness, and masochism.
Word Forms
- ukes
Synonyms for uke
Depending on context, synonyms include ukulele.
Antonyms for uke
Common opposites include seme.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ukulele, partner, buddy, uchi-deshi, mate, train-mate.
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