noun
chook
chuuk
Chook (noun) means (chiefly Australian/New Zealand informal) A chicken. Example: “She keeps a few chooks in the backyard for fresh eggs.”
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(chiefly Australian/New Zealand informal) A chicken.
"She keeps a few chooks in the backyard for fresh eggs."
How to use chook
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAustralian and New Zealand slang for a chicken.
When to use it
Informal, mainly Australian/New Zealand English; not common elsewhere.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chooks
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Etymology
From an Irish-English call used to summon poultry, ultimately from Irish words for calling chickens or pigs.
Rhymes for chook
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What does “chook” mean?
The word “chook” means (chiefly Australian/New Zealand informal) A chicken. In plain terms, australian and New Zealand slang for a chicken.
How do you pronounce “chook”?
“Chook” is pronounced chuuk (/t͡ʃʊk/ in IPA).
How do you use “chook” in a sentence?
Here is “chook” used in a sentence: “She keeps a few chooks in the backyard for fresh eggs.”
What part of speech is “chook”?
“Chook” is a noun.
Where does the word “chook” come from?
The word “chook” comes from Irish. From an Irish-English call used to summon poultry, ultimately from Irish words for calling chickens or pigs.
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