Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

jauk

verb
/dʒɔːk/
Definition
To smear or daub; to apply a thick or sticky substance.
Examples
  • They jauked the walls with bright paint, not paying much attention to the details.
  • The artist decided to jauk the canvas with bold strokes, creating an abstract expression.
Meaning
Jauk refers to the action of applying a viscous or adhesive material onto a surface, often used in a context implying carelessness or imprecision.
Synonyms
  • smear
  • daub
  • splotch