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hooker

Pronunciation: /ˈhʊkə/

The English word “hooker” has 10 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. One who, or that which, hooks.
  2. A player who hooks the ball out of the scrum with his foot.
  3. A batsman or batswoman adept at or fond of playing hook shots.
  4. A crocheter.
  5. Synonym of hook (“attention-grabbing element of a creative work”).
  6. A thief who uses a pole with a hook on the end to steal goods.
  7. A prostitute.
  8. An imprecise measure of alcoholic drink; a "slug" (of gin), or an overlarge gulp.
  9. A small fishing boat.
  10. Any antiquated craft.

Etymology

From hook (verb) + -er.

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