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- [koo-doo]
- /ˈku du/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koo-doo]
- /ˈku du/
Definitions of koodoo word
- abbreviation KOODOO kudu. 1
- noun koodoo a large African antelope, Tragelaphus strepsiceros, the male of which has large corkscrewlike horns. 1
- noun koodoo (dated) alternative spelling of kudu. 1
- abbreviation KOODOO kudu 0
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Origin of koodoo
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
1770-80; < Afrikaans koedoe < Khoikhoi ǂkudu
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Parts of speech for Koodoo
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exclamation
koodoo popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
koodoo usage trend in Literature
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