snook
1any basslike fish of the genus Centropomus, especially C. undecimalis, inhabiting waters off Florida and the West Indies and south to Brazil, valued as food and game.
any of several related marine fishes.
Origin of snook
1Other definitions for snook (2 of 2)
a gesture of defiance, disrespect, or derision.
Origin of snook
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British Dictionary definitions for snook (1 of 2)
/ (snuːk) /
any of several large game fishes of the genus Centropomus, esp C. undecimalis of tropical American marine and fresh waters: family Centropomidae (robalos)
Australian the sea pike Australuzza novaehollandiae
Origin of snook
1British Dictionary definitions for snook (2 of 2)
/ (snuːk) /
cock a snook British
to make a rude gesture by putting one thumb to the nose with the fingers of the hand outstretched
to show contempt by being insulting or offensive
Origin of snook
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