noun

snook

Snook (noun) means a large, silvery game fish found in warm coastal and freshwater regions. Example: “He reeled in a snook just off the mangroves.”

noun

A large, silvery game fish found in warm coastal and freshwater regions.

"He reeled in a snook just off the mangroves."

A rude, mocking gesture made by placing the thumb on the nose and wiggling the fingers.

"The boy cocked a snook at his teacher when she turned her back."

How to use snook

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEither a popular sport fish, or (in the phrase "cock a snook") a childish, mocking hand gesture.

Common pairings

cock a snook at catch a snook

Word forms

snooked past tense, snooked past tense, snooks plural, snooks plural, Snooks plural, snooks singular, snooks singular

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Etymology

The fish name comes from Dutch snoek ("pike").

Origin: Dutch

Rhymes for snook

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Frequently asked questions

What does “snook” mean?

The word “snook” means a large, silvery game fish found in warm coastal and freshwater regions. In plain terms, either a popular sport fish, or (in the phrase "cock a snook") a childish, mocking hand gesture.

How do you pronounce “snook”?

“Snook” is pronounced snook (/snuːk/ in IPA).

How do you use “snook” in a sentence?

Here is “snook” used in a sentence: “He reeled in a snook just off the mangroves.”

What part of speech is “snook”?

“Snook” is a noun.

Where does the word “snook” come from?

The word “snook” comes from Dutch. The fish name comes from Dutch snoek ("pike").

How many meanings does “snook” have?

“Snook” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a large, silvery game fish found in warm coastal and freshwater regions.

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