What does ROOKS mean?

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Rooks is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

Noun: a gregarious Eurasian crow with black plumage and a bare face, nesting in colonies in treetops.

Verb: cheat or swindle (someone), especially at cards.

Pronunciations

US: /rʊks/

UK: /rʊks/

Origin and Usage

The word "rooks" originated from the Old English word "hroc," which means "rook." It has been used since the 14th century to refer to the bird, and since the 16th century to refer to cheating or swindling. Rooks are known for their intelligence and social behavior. In card games, "rooking" refers to cheating or swindling someone out of their money.

Synonyms

There are no direct synonyms for the noun "rooks," but it can be used interchangeably with "crows" and "jackdaws." As a verb, "rooks" can be used interchangeably with "cheats," "swindles," and "defrauds."

Related Words

brook, crook, hooks, looks, nooks, rooky, shook, snook, spook, stook, took, wooks

Example Sentences

1. The rooks were cawing loudly in the treetops.
2. He rooked his opponent out of all his money.