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mook

What does mook mean?

Someone timid, gullible or seen as a pushover.

"Don't be a mook, stand up for yourself."

Origin

Trinidadian slang for a soft or foolish person.

Frequently asked questions

What does mook mean?
A mook is a shy, socially awkward or easily-fooled person, someone seen as timid, gullible or a pushover.
Is mook an insult?
Yes, it's a mild insult implying someone is soft or foolish and lets others take advantage of them.
How do you use mook in a sentence?
It is often used as encouragement to be assertive, as in 'don't be a mook, stand up for yourself'.
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