1syllable
skookum
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Definitions ofskookum
1noun
- (chiefly among Northwest Coast Aboriginal people) An evil spirit or woodland monster or giant.
- A type of doll based on the mythical woodland monster.
1adjective
- (Northwest US) Excellent, impressive.
- (Northwest US) Big, strong, durable, reliable, trustworthy, doughty.
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