snookered

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈsnuː.kə(ɹ)d/

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Adjective

snookered (comparative more snookered, superlative most snookered)

1. (snooker, not comparable) In a situation where the cue ball position is such that one cannot directly hit the required object ball.
2. (informal) In a difficult situation, especially because of the actions of others.
3. (slang) Drunk.

Synonyms

• (snooker):
• (in a difficult situation): behind the eight-ball
• (drunk): See Thesaurus:drunk

Verb

snookered

1. simple past and past participle of snooker