skookum
1 of 2noun
skoo·kum
ˈskükəm
plural -s
: an evil spirit
skookum
2 of 2adjective
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1
: marked by strength or power
was a skookum eater most times, but he pushed his bowl away
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: marked by excellent quality : first-rate
as handsome and healthy as skookum apples Time
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Word History
Etymology
Noun
Chinook jargon, powerful, evil spirit, from Chehalis skukm
Adjective
Chinook jargon
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