rook

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Meaning · English

A rookie.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “rook” mean?

A rookie.

Is “rook” formal or informal?

rook is generally slang.