kook

kook

Informal a person regarded as eccentric, crazy, etc.

Origin of kook

probably contr. from cuckoo

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kook

noun

Slang

A person regarded as strange, eccentric, or crazy.

Origin of kook

Possibly from cuckoo

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Noun

(plural kooks)

(slang, chiefly US) an eccentric, strange or crazy person; a weirdo.
(surfing, kiteboarding, wakeboarding etc.) A board sport participant who has poor style or skill.

Origin

Possibly from cuckoo.

See also: köök

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