moke

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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Noun
  • The group said the White Nile River is the most likely source of infection in the city, as many families have been bringing water from it using donkey carts following a major power outage in the area.
    Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 22 Feb. 2025
  • At office, Sally is in Bullpen, telling funny story re their donkey in lively way to small group of rapt admirers.
    George Saunders, The Atlantic, 14 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • This isn’t some fashion formula that’s difficult to decode; these beautiful dresses are easily toughened up with slouchy leather boots to create a cool juxtaposition for day and look just as swell with open toe mules for springtime evenings.
    Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 24 Feb. 2025
  • To get water up to the fire, the trail crew filled five-gallon jugs and lashed them to mules.
    Zac Anderson, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • In other words, humans will tire out long before the burro.
    Heather Mundt, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 June 2024
  • Spencer’s sold a burro, imported from Mexico at a cost of $85 for a young male and $180 for a female foal.
    Mark Dent, thehustle.co, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Moke.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moke. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.

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