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ˈsku kəmskookum
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Skookumnoun
A domestic cat breed.
skookumnoun
An evil spirit or woodland monster/giant
skookumnoun
a type of doll based on the mythical woodland monster
skookumadjective
Excellent, impressive.
skookumadjective
big, strong, durable, reliable, trustworthy, doughty
Etymology: 1825–35. From
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Skookum
Skookum is a Chinook Jargon word that has historical use in the Pacific Northwest. It has a range of meanings, commonly associated with an English translation of "strong" or "monstrous". The word can mean "strong", "greatest", "powerful", "ultimate", or "brave". Something can be skookum, meaning "strong" or "monstrously significant". When used in reference to another person, e.g., "he's skookum", it conveys connotations of reliability or a monstrous nature, as well as strength, size or hard-working.
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Skookum
Skookum is a Chinook Jargon word that has come into general use in the Pacific Northwest. The word skookum has three meanings: ⁕a word in regional English that has a variety of positive connotations; ⁕a monster; similar to the sasquatch. ⁕a souvenir doll once common in the United States in tourist areas.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of skookum in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of skookum in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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