smokum

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Definition of smokum in English English dictionary

to smoke

He say tree, Be good Indian. He say Indian, Be good tree. We swear by Great Spirit. We smokum pipe.

Etymology

() Blend of the verb, smoke, and -um, a suffix used to mark transitive verbs in the trade pidgins used between English-speakers and American Indians. It is used derogatorily in English and is incorrectly added to any verb, transitive or not.