Meaning & Definition of word "Hooker"

Hooker

/ˈhʊkər/

1. In certain sports, such as rugby, a player who plays in the position of hooker.
- Example: The hooker made a crucial play during the match, enabling the team to score.
2. A person who engages in sexual activity for payment; a prostitute.
- Example: The police arrested a hooker on the corner of Fifth and Main.
3. A device for catching or holding something.
- Example: She used a hooker to secure the fishing line to the pole.

The word originated in the mid-19th century, likely from 'hook' as in to 'hook' a customer.

hook up:

To meet or engage in sexual activity.

hooked on:

To be very interested or addicted to something.

hook, line, and sinker:

Completely, totally.

prostitution:

The act or practice of engaging in sexual activity for payment.

escort:

A person who is paid to accompany someone, often in a social or sexual context.

streetwalker:

A prostitute who solicits customers on the street.

Meaning: A term for a prostitute, often used in a derogatory context.

Example Sentence: I saw a few hookers on the corner last night.

Meaning: Someone who is very focused on attracting clients, often at events or parties.

Example Sentence: She was acting like a hooker trying to sell her services.