English Explanatory Dictionary

ook

English dictionary entry

Meanings

intj
  1. Used to represent the sound of the cry of an ape or monkey.
verb
  1. To make the cry of an ape or monkey.
  2. Of a black person: to speak gibberish or nonsense.

Pronunciation

/uːk/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-ook.wav /uk/

Word forms

ook ooks ooking ooked

Etymology

Imitative of the cry of an ape or monkey.

Synonyms

ooh-ah-ah ooh ah ah ooh ooh aah aah oo oo aa aa

Related words

eek

Derived words

Ookland
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