schnook

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shnoo k]
- /ʃnʊk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shnoo k]
- /ʃnʊk/

Definitions of schnook word

noun schnook an unimportant or stupid person; dope. 1
noun schnook a stupid or gullible person 0
noun schnook a person easily imposed upon or cheated; pitifully meek person 0

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Origin of schnook

First appearance:

before 1945

One of the 6% newest English words

An Americanism dating back to 1945-50; of uncertain origin

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Parts of speech for Schnook

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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schnook popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 54% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

schnook usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for schnook

noun schnook

birdbrain — a foolish or unintelligent person
dork — Slang. a silly, out-of-touch person who tends to look odd or behave ridiculously around others; a social misfit: If you make me wear that, I’ll look like a total dork! Synonyms: jerk, schmo; nerd, geek.
dunce — a dull-witted, stupid, or ignorant person; dolt.
dunderhead — a dunce; blockhead; numbskull.
halfwit — a person who is feeble-minded.

All 8 Synonyms of schnook