http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mook

mook

noun ˈmük

Definition of mook

slang

: a foolish, insignificant, or contemptible person

Origin of mook

perhaps alteration of moke

First Known Use: 1930

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Hiraeth

(4,805 posts)

10. simply boggles the brain, doesn't it

Reply to bananas (Reply #9)

Fri Dec 25, 2015, 11:56 PM

Dec 2015

Enthusiast

(50,983 posts)

16. It boggles mine.

Reply to Hiraeth (Reply #10)

Sat Dec 26, 2015, 10:30 AM

Dec 2015

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)

6. okay but just to clarify

Reply to Hiraeth (Original post)

Fri Dec 25, 2015, 11:39 PM

Dec 2015

definition: noun
1.
the act of defining, or of making something definite, distinct, or clear:
We need a better definition of her responsibilities.

Hiraeth

(4,805 posts)

7. Thanks for edifying

Reply to Kalidurga (Reply #6)

Fri Dec 25, 2015, 11:40 PM

Dec 2015

Kalidurga

(14,177 posts)

8. Well that is what I do

Reply to Hiraeth (Reply #7)

Fri Dec 25, 2015, 11:44 PM

Dec 2015

Hiraeth

(4,805 posts)

11. You do it well, too

Reply to Kalidurga (Reply #8)

Fri Dec 25, 2015, 11:57 PM

Dec 2015

senz

(11,945 posts)

12. I can't figure out why they're so unhappy all the time.

Reply to Hiraeth (Original post)

Sat Dec 26, 2015, 12:48 AM

Dec 2015

Those who are reasonably happy don't normally feel the need to make random attacks on others.

newfie11

(8,159 posts)

13. Agreed. Nt

Reply to senz (Reply #12)

Sat Dec 26, 2015, 07:06 AM

Dec 2015

Mbrow

(1,090 posts)

14. Wow,

Reply to Hiraeth (Original post)

Sat Dec 26, 2015, 08:55 AM

Dec 2015

I'm surprised that got hidden. Is there an appeals process? Seeings how the e-mail was from a Mook to begin with. (tongue firmly in cheek, thank you very much.)

Hiraeth

(4,805 posts)

15. I don't think there is any process for appeal. I am not aware of any hidden post being over turned

Reply to Mbrow (Reply #14)

Sat Dec 26, 2015, 10:11 AM

Dec 2015

by Admin. I think people have asked in ATA with no results.

Mostly, them's the breaks and you take your chances, is what I have seen for reply.

Luck of the draw and all that.

Response to Hiraeth (Reply #15)

Autumn This message was self-deleted by its author.

Flying Squirrel

(3,041 posts)

18. That could easily have gone the other way if I hadn't screwed up

Reply to Hiraeth (Original post)

Sat Dec 26, 2015, 07:28 PM

Dec 2015

I accidentally hit the wrong button and was excused from jury service. Since they only posted a definition with no further comment, I would have voted to let it stand. No way of knowing how the person who replaced me voted, of course.

Hiraeth

(4,805 posts)

19. I seem to notice quite a few 4-3 verdicts.

Reply to Flying Squirrel (Reply #18)

Sat Dec 26, 2015, 08:55 PM

Dec 2015

ladyVet

(1,587 posts)

20. Damn! I've watched enough old gangster movies to use that word in actual conversation.