moke

/mouk/

Thân thiện

A farmer leads his moke along a country lane.

Definition

Noun: 1. A donkey: The primary meaning, especially in British informal usage, referring to the domesticated animal of the horse family. 2. A foolish or inept person: (Informal, dated) Used as a mild insult to describe someone considered stupid or incompetent.

Examples

• Noun (Animal):
  • The farmer used a sturdy moke to carry supplies up the steep hill.
  • We saw a moke grazing in the field next to the old cottage.
• Noun (Person):
  • Don't be such a moke; you need to read the instructions first. (Informal, dated)

Advanced Usage

• The term is considered informal and somewhat old-fashioned. Its use to describe a person is now rare and can be seen as offensive.

Variants and Related Words

• There are no direct variants of "moke" itself. It is a standalone noun.

Synonyms

• Donkey
• Ass
• Burro (Spanish for donkey, used in American English)
• Jackass (Can be used for the animal or, offensively, for a person)
• Fool (For the person-related meaning)

Related Phrases & Idioms

• "Stubborn as a moke": An idiom emphasizing extreme stubbornness, directly referencing the animal's stereotypical trait.
  • He won't change his mind; he's as stubborn as a moke.

Học thuật

Noun

1. British informal for donkey