moke

American  

[mohk] / moʊk /

noun

1. Older Slang: Disparaging and Offensive. a contemptuous term used to refer to a Black person.

2. British Slang. a donkey.

3. Australian Slang. a poor-looking, inferior horse.

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moke British  

/ məʊk /

noun

1. a slang name for donkey

2. slang an inferior type of horse

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Etymology

Origin of moke

First recorded in 1840–50; origin uncertain

Example Sentences

You offers in this 'ere paper a bloomin' quid to any bloke as gives information about your moke.

From Billy Barcroft, R.N.A.S. A story of the Great War by Westerman, Percy F. (Percy Francis)

The rude 'bus-driver said, That them what couldn't drive a horse Should try a moke instead.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 101, November 21, 1891 by Various

"Done," said I, and dragged the moke home.

From From Chart House to Bush Hut Being the Record of a Sailor's 7 Years in the Queensland Bush by Bryde, Charles W. L.

There was a fat man in a fireman's helmet and pyjamas, armed with a peashooter, riding a donkey backwards—and the moke wore two pairs of trousers!…

From Driftwood Spars The Stories of a Man, a Boy, a Woman, and Certain Other People Who Strangely Met Upon the Sea of Life by Wren, Percival Christopher

Grey mare belongs to you, boss—don't she?—an' the black moke with the Roman nose follerin'?

From Such Is Life by Furphy, Joseph

Related Words

• burro
• horse
• mule