snookered
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English
[edit]Pronunciation
[edit]- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈsnuː.kə(ɹ)d/
Audio (General Australian): (file)
Adjective
[edit]snookered (comparative more snookered, superlative most snookered)
- (snooker, not comparable) In a situation where the cue ball position is such that one cannot directly hit the required object ball.
- (informal) In a difficult situation, especially because of the actions of others.
- (slang) Drunk.
Synonyms
[edit]- (snooker):
- (in a difficult situation): behind the eight-ball
- (drunk): See Thesaurus:drunk
Verb
[edit]snookered
- simple past and past participle of snooker