verb Download 🔗Share To play the game of snooker. Examples : "My grandfather taught me how to play pool, but he prefers to be snookered on a proper snooker table. " sport game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To fool or bamboozle. Examples : "The car salesman snookered the young couple into buying a car that was overpriced and had hidden problems. " communication entertainment game sport business attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To place the cue ball in such a position that (the opponent) cannot directly hit the required ball with it. Examples : "Maria snookered John by carefully positioning the cue ball behind another colored ball, so he couldn't hit the red. " sport game position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (by extension) To put (someone) in a difficult situation. Examples : "The unexpected car repair costs completely snookered him, leaving him unable to pay his rent. " situation game Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To become or cause to become inebriated. Examples : "After the party, he was completely snookered and had to be helped home. " drink entertainment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share In a situation where the cue ball position is such that one cannot directly hit the required object ball. Examples : "The snookered position of the red ball made it impossible for Tom to sink it directly on his turn in pool. " sport position Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share In a difficult situation, especially because of the actions of others. Examples : "Because of his coworker's false accusations, Mark was completely snookered at work and faced disciplinary action. " situation negative Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Drunk. Examples : "After the party, he was completely snookered and needed a ride home. " drink condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading