In stook

In stook

IN STOOK /in stuหk/
Noun London

In trouble.

Example Sentences

"You're in right stook now."
"He's in stook with the missus."

Etymology & History

From agricultural "stook" (bundle of sheaves). Uncertain connection to trouble, possibly from being stuck/bundled up. Early 20th century slang.

Word Details

๐Ÿ“
Region
General British
๐Ÿ“…
Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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