moke

noun

ˈmōk How to pronounce moke (audio)
Definition of mokenext
British slang
as in donkey
a sturdy and patient domestic mammal that is used especially to carry things scolded his assistant for having no more intelligence than a moke

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  1. donkey
  2. mule
  3. burro
Noun
  • Kamala Harris is the presidential candidate for the Democratic Party, symbolized by a blue donkey.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Related Articles The menu featured McCormack’s quirky illustrations of a barefoot, Wife of Bath-style character riding a donkey — and smoking a cigarette — and a menagerie of fish, fowl and other animals.
    Samantha Conti, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
Definition of donkey
Noun
  • Most canvas wall tents this large require transport by truck or pack mule.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 6 Nov. 2024
  • There are mules and slingbacks with wearable heels that will last the night on the dancefloor.
    Freya Drohan, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of mule
Noun
  • After decades of neglect, the BLM is starting to address overpopulations of wild horses and burros on its Western rangelands.
    Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 19 Sep. 2024
  • Your second best bet is to stay put and get yourself a burro.
    Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2024
Definition of burro
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