mookie

/ˈmuːki/

Definitions

1. noun

A foolish or stupid person; a clown or a simple-minded person.

“He was acting like a mookie, trying to do the trick without any practice.”

2. noun

A baseball player, especially a catcher, considered to be a novelty or a curiosity.

“The mookie on the team was known for his fancy dance moves before each pitch.”

3. interjection

An expression of surprise or excitement, similar to ‘gosh’ or ‘gee’.

“Mookie! Look at that incredible view!”

Synonyms

  • clown
  • novelty
  • simpleton

Antonyms

  • genius
  • sophisticate