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cooee

Cooee (noun) means a long, loud call used to attract attention when at a distance, mainly done in the Australian bush.

noun
1
A long, loud call used to attract attention when at a distance, mainly done in the Australian bush.
2
A short distance; hailing distance.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Dharug guuu-wi, adopted into English by white settlers in Australia from 1790.

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What is the meaning of cooee?

"cooee" (noun) means a long, loud call used to attract attention when at a distance, mainly done in the Australian bush.

What are the different meanings of cooee?

"cooee" has 2 main meanings: 1. A long, loud call used to attract attention when at a distance, mainly done in the Australian bush; 2. A short distance; hailing distance.

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