Definitions:

1. Common abbreviation for "ukulele", a small guitar-like instrument that originated in Hawaii. NOUN
   • She played a cheerful tune on her uke at the beach party.
2. In martial arts, particularly in judo or aikido, refers to the person who receives or takes a technique from their partner during practice. NOUN
   • The sensei demonstrated the throw with one student acting as the uke and another as the tori.

Synonyms:

• ukulele