Meaning
A guy, a fellow, especially (derogatory) a foolish, unworldly, or socially inept man; a goof.
Etymology
Origin: Unknown
Unknown but possibly from similar senses of kink or geck. Cf. geek.
Synonyms & Antonyms
NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026.