mook
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Noun — (informal) An incompetent, foolish, or unimpressive person.
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Etymology
Origin unclear; it surfaced in American slang in the 1930s, possibly related to British slang "moke" (donkey) or to words meaning "fool" in other languages.
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What does “mook” mean?
The word “mook” means (informal) An incompetent, foolish, or unimpressive person. In plain terms, a slang put-down for a clueless or low-level person, or a throwaway bad guy in fiction.
How do you pronounce “mook”?
“Mook” is pronounced mook (/muːk/ in IPA).
How do you use “mook” in a sentence?
Here is “mook” used in a sentence: “Some mook backed into my car in the parking lot and just drove off.”
What part of speech is “mook”?
“Mook” is a noun.
Where does the word “mook” come from?
The word “mook” dates back to around 1930. Origin unclear; it surfaced in American slang in the 1930s, possibly related to British slang "moke" (donkey) or to words meaning "fool" in other languages.
How many meanings does “mook” have?
“Mook” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) An incompetent, foolish, or unimpressive person.