"snookered" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈsnuː.kə(ɹ)d/ [UK] Audio: En-au-snookered.ogg [Australia] Forms: more snookered [comparative], most snookered [superlative]
Head templates: {{en-adj}} 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. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Snooker
    Sense id: en-snookered-en-adj-tRSUvS7w Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, snooker, sports
  2. (informal) In a difficult situation, especially because of the actions of others. Tags: informal Synonyms (in a difficult situation): behind the eight-ball
    Sense id: en-snookered-en-adj-ed59Euml Disambiguation of 'in a difficult situation': 8 92 0
  3. (slang) Drunk. Tags: slang Synonyms (drunk): drunk
    Sense id: en-snookered-en-adj-z6fuMRDZ Disambiguation of 'drunk': 0 0 100

Verb

IPA: /ˈsnuː.kə(ɹ)d/ [UK] Audio: En-au-snookered.ogg [Australia]
Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} snookered
  1. simple past and past participle of snooker Tags: form-of, participle, past Form of: snooker
    Sense id: en-snookered-en-verb-vJMf1l03 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 32 28 0 40

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