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sook2

Pronunciation: /suːk, sʊk/
Definition of sook

noun

informal, chiefly Australian/NZ & Canadian
  • 1a person lacking spirit or self-confidence.
  • 2a hand-reared calf.

Derivatives

sooky

adjective

Origin:

mid 19th century: dialect variant of the noun suck

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