How to Pronounce "rooky"
word
ˈrʊki
ROOK-ee
ɹˈʊki
ROOK-ee
Definition
A slang term for someone who is new and has little experience in a job, activity, or situation; another word for 'rookie'.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈrʊki
British English
ɹˈʊki
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ROOK-ee
UK
ROOK-ee
Listen in Context
He still acts a bit rooky, but he’s learning fast.
This task looks rooky, but it’s actually pretty tricky.
He is a rooky on the basketball team.
My brother felt rooky during his first day at work.