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hooker1

Syllabification: (hook·er)
Pronunciation: /ˈho͝okər/
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Definition of hooker

noun

  • 1 informal, chiefly North American a prostitute.
  • 2 Rugby the player in the middle of the front row of the scrum, who tries to hook the ball.

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