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.”

noun

(chiefly Australian/New Zealand informal) A chicken.

"She keeps a few chooks in the backyard for fresh eggs."

How to use chook

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAustralian and New Zealand slang for a chicken.

When to use it

Informal, mainly Australian/New Zealand English; not common elsewhere.

chooks plural

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She keeps a few _____ in the backyard for fresh eggs.

From an Irish-English call used to summon poultry, ultimately from Irish words for calling chickens or pigs.

Origin: Irish

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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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