Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

moke

noun
/moʊk/
Definition
A term used primarily in British English to refer to a donkey, especially a small or stubborn one.
Examples
  • The moke stubbornly refused to budge from its spot in the field.
  • He joked that he had training in convincing a moke to move!
  • During their trip to the countryside, they saw a moke grazing peacefully.
Meaning
Moke is often used in a colloquial context, indicating a creature that is obstinate or slow, akin to the nature of a donkey.
Synonyms
  • donkey
  • ass
  • burro