snook
1 of 2noun (1)
ˈsnu̇k 
ˈsnük
plural snook or snooks
1
: a large vigorous bony fish (Centropomus undecimalis of the family Centropomidae) of coastal and brackish waters of the southern U.S. to Brazil that is an important food and sport fish
2
: any of various marine fishes of the same family as the snook
snook
2 of 2noun (2)
: a gesture of derision made by thumbing the nose
Word History
Etymology
Noun (1)
Dutch snoek pike, snook
Noun (2)
origin unknown
First Known Use
Noun (1)
1697, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Noun (2)
1791, in the meaning defined above