schnook
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Meaning · English
A person who is easily taken advantage of.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He’s just a schnook. She’s obviously using him but he keeps coming back for more abuse.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “schnook” mean?
A person who is easily taken advantage of.
Is “schnook” formal or informal?
schnook is generally slang.