Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hook in

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.37 in modern English

Syllables
hook in
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
1
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To deceive by luring with a false promise or misleading implication.

Transitive verb

verb

To be introduced to; to join up with; to become involved with.

Transitive verb

verb

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: hook.

Usage

Inflected Forms

Questions

What does hook in mean?
To deceive by luring with a false promise or misleading implication.

How to pronounce hook in

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