skookum

skoo·kum

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skoo-kuh m]
- /ˈsku kəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skoo-kuh m]
- /ˈsku kəm/

Definitions of skookum word

adjective skookum large; powerful; impressive. 1
adjective skookum excellent; first-rate. 1
adjective skookum strong or brave 0
adjective skookum strong, big, excellent, etc. 0

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Origin of skookum

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

1825-35, Americanism; < Chinook Jargon: strong, powerful < Lower Chehalis (Salishan language of the Washington coast) skwəkwə́m ghost, spirit, monster (hence, apparently “fearsome” > “powerful” in Chinook Jargon)

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Parts of speech for Skookum

noun

adjective

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preposition

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exclamation

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skookum popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 42% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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