English word origin

Etymology of ook

Imitative of the cry of an ape or monkey.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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intj

Used to represent the sound of the cry of an ape or monkey.

verb

To make the cry of an ape or monkey. · Of a black person: to speak gibberish or nonsense.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Imitative of the cry of an ape or monkey.

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