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skookums

The correct spelling is skookums.

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noun

Say it like: Skoo-kum-s

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

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Definition

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.

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