Rook — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈru̇k/

Meaning & Definition of Rook

Rook (noun)

  1. a common Old World gregarious crow (Corvus frugilegus) that nests and roosts in usually treetop colonies
  2. either of two pieces of each color in a set of chessmen having the power to move along the ranks or files across any number of unoccupied squares —called also castle
  3. rookie

Rook (verb)

  1. to defraud by cheating or swindling

Rook (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who is just starting out in a field of activity

    "every year the coaches have to deal with rooks who don't know the rules yet"

    similar: abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin
    related: boot, amateur, dabbler, dilettante, learner, student, trainee, candidate, entrant, probationer
    opposite: old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran
    near: expert, master, pro, professional

Rook (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to rob by the use of trickery or threats

    "once you learn to recognize these swindler's tricks, no one will be able to use them to rook you"

    similar: beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con, cozen, defraud, diddle, do, do in, euchre, fiddle, fleece, flimflam, gaff, hose (slang), hustle, mulct, nobble (British slang), pluck, ream, rip off, screw, shake down, short, shortchange, skin, skunk, squeeze, stick, stiff, sting, sucker, swindle, thimblerig, victimize, sell a bill of goods to, take for a ride, take to the cleaners
    related: extort, wrench, wrest, wring, clip, gouge, nick, overcharge, soak, exploit, milk, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick, rope (in), betray, bitch, double-cross, bamboozle, fast-talk

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Rook

The most common words with a similar meaning to Rook:

Slang: hose
British slang: nobble
abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn, neophyte, newbie, newcomer, novice, novitiate, punk, recruit, rookie, tenderfoot, tyro, virgin, beat, bilk, bleed, cheat, chisel, chouse, con, cozen, defraud, diddle, do, do in, euchre, fiddle, fleece, flimflam, gaff, hustle, mulct, pluck

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Rook

Words with the opposite meaning of Rook:

old hand, old-timer, vet, veteran

Related Words for Rook

boot, amateur, dabbler, dilettante, learner, student, trainee, candidate, entrant, probationer, extort, wrench, wrest, wring, clip, gouge, nick, overcharge, soak, exploit, milk, deceive, dupe, fool, gull, trick, rope (in), betray, bitch, double-cross

Near Antonyms of Rook

expert, master, pro, professional

Word Forms of Rook

Inflections: rooked, rooking, rooks

Origin & Etymology of Rook

Middle English, from Old English hrōc; akin to Old High German hruoch rook

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Rook

What does "Rook" mean?

"Rook" means a common Old World gregarious crow (Corvus frugilegus) that nests and roosts in usually treetop colonies. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a common Old World gregarious crow (Corvus frugilegus) that nests and roosts in usually treetop colonies. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Rook"?

Other words for "Rook" include abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling and freshman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Rook" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Rook"?

There are 93 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Rook". Common alternatives include abecedarian, apprentice, babe, beginner, colt, cub, fledgling, freshman, greenhorn and neophyte.

What is the opposite of "Rook"?

Antonyms of "Rook" include old hand, old-timer, vet and veteran. Near antonyms include expert, master, pro and professional.

How do you use "Rook" in a sentence?

Examples of "Rook" in a sentence: "every year the coaches have to deal with rooks who don't know the rules yet"; "once you learn to recognize these swindler's tricks, no one will be able to use them to rook you".

Is "Rook" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Rook" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Rook"?

"Rook" is pronounced /ˈru̇k/.

What is the origin of the word "Rook"?

"Rook" comes from Middle English, from Old English hrōc; akin to Old High German hruoch rook. First known use: before 12th century.