hooker

noun
UK: /ˈhʊkər/
US: /ˈhʊkər/

  1. A prostitute.

    1. That hooker is standing on the street corner. [ ] [ ]
    2. The detective questioned the hooker about the crime she witnessed near the docks. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who illegally takes something.

    1. He is a hooker, who hook stuff from supermarket. [ ] [ ]
    2. The media portrayed him as a ruthless corporate hooker, willing to do anything for profit. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

prostitute hustler sex worker
hooker noun

  1. In rugby, the player in the central position of the front row of a scrum.

    1. The hooker is a key player in the scrum. [ ] [ ]
    2. Our team's hooker sustained an injury during the match and had to be substituted. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "hooker" in English means: A prostitute., A person who illegally takes something..

The phonetic transcription of "hooker" is /ˈhʊkər/ in British English and /ˈhʊkər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "hooker": prostitute, hustler, sex worker.

Example usage of "hooker": "That hooker is standing on the street corner.". More examples on the page.