Definition

A cue sport played on a rectangular table covered with green cloth, where players use a cue stick to hit balls into pockets, aiming to score points by potting red and colored balls in a specific order.

Example

He enjoys playing snooker with his friends every weekend.

Conversation

Have you ever played snooker before?

Yeah, I tried it once at a friend's house.

What did you think of snooker?

It was fun, but I found it a bit challenging!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To deceive or trick someone into a difficult situation where they have no good options.

Example

He was snookered into signing the contract without reading the fine print.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I can't believe I got snookered into that terrible investment.

Oh no! What happened?

I trusted the wrong person and now I'm stuck with a bad deal.

Root Explanation

The word 'snooker' originates from the game of snooker, which was developed in the late 19th century in India by British Army officers. The term is believed to derive from the slang term 'snooker', which referred to a first-year cadet or inexperienced person, possibly from the phrase 'to snooker' meaning to cheat or deceive. The game itself involves players using cues to pot balls into pockets on a table, and the name reflects the idea of outsmarting an opponent.

Memory Tip

Imagine a new player ('snooker' as an inexperienced person) trying to outsmart their opponent in a game of strategy and skill. This helps you remember that 'snooker' is about skillfully playing a game.

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