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Meaning of snookered

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

snookered

Pronunciation:/ˈsnuː.kə(ɹ)d/

verb

Definitions

  1. To play the game of snooker.

  2. To fool or bamboozle.

  3. To place the cue ball in such a position that (the opponent) cannot directly hit the required ball with it.

  4. (by extension) To put (someone) in a difficult situation.

adjective

Definitions

  1. In a situation where the cue ball position is such that one cannot directly hit the required object ball.

  2. In a difficult situation, especially because of the actions of others.

  3. Drunk.