Rooked: meaning, definitions and examples
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rooked
[ rʊkt ]
slang usage
To be 'rooked' means to be cheated or deceived in a transaction or situation. This informal term often suggests being tricked in a way that results in financial loss or disadvantage.
Synonyms
cheated, conned, duped, swindled
Examples of usage
- I can't believe I was rooked into paying so much for that car.
- She felt rooked after finding out the concert tickets were fake.
- He rooked the investors with false promises.
- Don't get rooked by those scammers online.
descriptive usage
When something is described as 'rooked,' it may imply that it looks unfavorable or untrustworthy, particularly in a situation where one is suspecting foul play.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The deal seemed rooked from the start.
- He had a rooked expression on his face.
- Those rooked numbers in the report raised suspicions.
- It felt like a rooked situation when they changed the terms.
Translations
Translations of the word "rooked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganado
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया
🇩🇪 betrogen
🇮🇩 ditipu
🇺🇦 обманутий
🇵🇱 oszukany
🇯🇵 騙された
🇫🇷 roué
🇪🇸 estafado
🇹🇷 aldatılmış
🇰🇷 속은
🇸🇦 مُخادَع
🇨🇿 oklamaný
🇸🇰 oklamaný
🇨🇳 被欺骗
🇸🇮 prevaran
🇮🇸 svikinn
🇰🇿 алдаған
🇬🇪 მოტყუებული
🇦🇿 aldadılmış
🇲🇽 engañado
Etymology
The term 'rook' in the context of cheating originates from the slang usage of the early 20th century, derived from the card game terminology that conveys the idea of being tricked or swindled. The use of 'rook' as a verb seemed to have increased during the late 1900s, particularly among gamblers and those involved in illicit activities. The connection can be traced back to the notion of 'rooking' someone in games, where one player would deceive another for personal gain. Over time, this term expanded beyond gambling to encompass general situations of being cheated in everyday life, gaining popularity in informal conversations. The evolution of the word reflects a cultural shift in attitudes towards dishonesty and highlights the experiences of individuals who have felt unfairly treated in various scenarios.