First Known Use: 1697
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1snook
noun \ˈsnu̇k, ˈsnük\
plural snook or snooks
Definition of SNOOK
1
: a large vigorous bony fish (Centropomus undecimalis of the family Centropomidae) of coastal and brackish waters that is an important food and sport fish
2
: any of various marine fishes of the same family as the snook
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Origin of SNOOK
Dutch snoek pike, snook
2snook
noun
Definition of SNOOK
: a gesture of derision made by thumbing the nose
Origin of SNOOK
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1791
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