Nick
Nick verb - To take (something) without right and with an intent to keep.
Nearby Words: nicked, Nicky, Nicki, Nickie
Rook
Rook verb - To rob by the use of trickery or threats.
Usage example: once you learn to recognize these swindler's tricks, no one will be able to use them to rook you
Common collocations
| someone | nick someone | rook someone |
Both words in one sentence
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Took a Level in Badass: Nick goes from befuddled FBI rook to a useful ally for Swagger.
Source: Film / Shooter
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