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ook

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Ook (intj) means used to represent the sound of an ape or monkey's cry. Example: “The gorilla let out a loud "ook, ook!" as it swung down.”

intj

Used to represent the sound of an ape or monkey's cry.

"He tapped the Librarian on the shoulder. "Excuse me —" "Ook?" "Those guys just called you a monkey," said Glod." — Terry Pratchett, Soul Music (1995)

"The gorilla let out a loud "ook, ook!" as it swung down."

"The irate ape cries, "Ook ook! Ai ai ai!" He springs off the edge of the stone basin, clawing Cantare across the face and bursting through the door." — Robert Arellano, Don Dimaio of La Plata (2004)

"Fingers pinched my eyelashes and lifted one eyelid. I looked straight into a big, leathery black face surrounded by brown fur. “Ook?” asked the monkey." — Victoria Wessex, Shipwrecked with the Billionaire Rock Star (2014)

verb

To make the cry of an ape or monkey.

"The chimps ooked excitedly when the keeper arrived with food."

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Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe noise a monkey or ape makes, or the act of making that noise.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

Third person singular: ooks
Past tense: ooked

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Etymology

An imitative (echoic) word — it simply copies the sound apes and monkeys make.

Rhymes for ook

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Frequently asked questions

What does “ook” mean?

The word “ook” means used to represent the sound of an ape or monkey's cry. In plain terms, the noise a monkey or ape makes, or the act of making that noise.

How do you pronounce “ook”?

“Ook” is pronounced ook (/uk/ in IPA).

How do you use “ook” in a sentence?

Here is “ook” used in a sentence: “The gorilla let out a loud "ook, ook!" as it swung down.”

What part of speech is “ook”?

Depending on how it is used, “ook” can be an intj and a verb.

How many meanings does “ook” have?

“Ook” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: used to represent the sound of an ape or monkey's cry.