skookum

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Definition of skookum in English English dictionary

A domestic cat breed

An evil spirit or woodland monster/giant

big, strong, durable, reliable, trustworthy, doughty

Excellent, impressive

a type of doll based on the mythical woodland monster

First rate or the best (from Chinook jargon)

Hyphenation

skoo·kum

Etymology

() 1825–35. From Chinook Jargon