snooker
snook|er /sn'uːkər, AM sn'ʊk-/ (snookers snookering snookered)
1 [N-UNCOUNT]
Snooker is a game involving balls on a large table. The players use a long stick to hit a white ball, and score points by knocking coloured balls into the pockets at the sides of the table.
...a game of snooker...
They were playing snooker.
2 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed
If you are snookered by something, it is difficult or impossible for you to take action or do what you want to do. (BRIT INFORMAL)
The President has been snookered on this issue.
1 [N-UNCOUNT]
Snooker is a game involving balls on a large table. The players use a long stick to hit a white ball, and score points by knocking coloured balls into the pockets at the sides of the table.
...a game of snooker...
They were playing snooker.
2 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed
If you are snookered by something, it is difficult or impossible for you to take action or do what you want to do. (BRIT INFORMAL)
The President has been snookered on this issue.