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skookum

The correct spelling is skookum.

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noun

IPA: /ˈskuːkəm/

Say it like: Skoo-kum

The correct spelling is skookum. (chiefly among Northwest Coast Aboriginal people) An evil spirit or woodland monster or giant.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.(chiefly among Northwest Coast Aboriginal people) An evil spirit or woodland monster or giant.
  2. 2.A type of doll based on the mythical woodland monster.

adjective

  1. 1.(Northwest US) Excellent, impressive.
  2. 2.(Northwest US) Big, strong, durable, reliable, trustworthy, doughty.

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