moke
Americannoun
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Older Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Black person.
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British Slang. a donkey.
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Australian Slang. a poor-looking, inferior horse.
noun
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a slang name for donkey
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slang an inferior type of horse
Etymology
Origin of moke
First recorded in 1840–50; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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“Ah,” said Mark, brightening up a little, “that moke is a beast.”
From Bevis The Story of a Boy by Jefferies, Richard
But I didn't want to be nasty, only I am regular shook on this old moke, I believe, and he's as square as Mr. Falkland's dogcart horse.'
From Robbery under Arms; a story of life and adventure in the bush and in the Australian goldfields by Boldrewood, Rolf
“Who stole p. 175the moke, Anna?” asked suspicion; and the answer came, “The man in the chapeau blanc.”
From Lost Leaders by Ridge, W. Pett (William Pett)
And likewise Ned to his masthead he runs a rag of the Queen’s, With a rusty sword and a moke on board to bray like the Horse Marines.
From The Battle of the Bays by Seaman, Owen, Sir
Don't care for the baths, but there's sailing, and rollicking rides on a moke.
From Mr. Punch's Cockney Humour by Various
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