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skux
What does skux mean?
Describes someone smooth, good-looking or effortlessly cool; can also be a noun for such a person.
"Look at you all skux in that new jacket."
Origin
New Zealand youth slang, popularised by the film 'Boy' (2010); of uncertain origin.
Frequently asked questions
What does skux mean in New Zealand?
Skux describes someone smooth, good-looking or effortlessly cool, and can also be a noun for such a person.
Where does the word skux come from?
It's New Zealand youth slang of uncertain origin that was popularised by the 2010 film 'Boy'.
How do you use skux in a sentence?
You'd say something like 'Look at you all skux in that new jacket,' meaning you look cool or stylish.
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