snook

[US]/snuːk/
[UK]/snʊk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a gesture of disdain made by placing the thumb on the nose and spreading out the fingers.
Word Forms
Pluralsnooks

Phrases & Collocations

play snooker

snooker table

snooker cue

Example Sentences

he spent a lifetime cocking a snook at the art world.

he needed a snooker to have a chance of winning the frame.

She cocked a snook at her teachers by going to school with her hair dyed purple.

Real-world Examples

You ever hook into a monster snook?

Source: Mature Town 2

Ooh, he's probably a big old snook.

Source: Mature Town 2

After logging the events, I called my parents, and as I was talking to my snook, which is what I call my mom, I began to get a little worried.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) January 2021 Collection

The energy of the crowd was growing and snook told me, " Don't worry, baby, when people feel that their voices aren't heard, they have to make it felt." Hm.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) January 2021 Collection

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