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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

rookish

/rʊkɪʃ/ adjective · British & US
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What does rookish mean?

adjective

Having the qualities of a rook, especially in chess, such as being powerful and able to move in a strong and direct way. Characterized by a sense of solidity and dependability.

Example

"The rookish player made a series of strong moves, checkmating his opponent in just a few minutes."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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