Definition

Having a quality or appearance similar to coke, which is a type of fuel made from coal.

Example

The cokelike substance was used as a fuel in the furnace.

Conversation

Have you tried that new drink? It tastes really cokelike.

No, I haven't! Is it any good?

Yeah, it has that familiar sweetness you get from coke.

Sounds interesting! I’ll have to give it a shot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'cokelike' is formed from 'coke' (from Middle English 'coke', meaning a cook or a man) and the suffix '-like' (meaning resembling or characteristic of). Therefore, 'cokelike' describes something that resembles or is characteristic of a cook or cooking.

Memory Tip

Think of 'coke' as referring to a cook, and remember that 'cokelike' means resembling a cook or having qualities of cooking.

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