SINCE 1828
skookum
noun
skoo·kum
| \ ˈskükəm\
plural -s
Definition of skookum
(Entry 1 of 2)
: an evil spirit
skookum
adjective
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Definition of skookum (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: marked by strength or power
was a skookum eater most times, but he pushed his bowl away— Arthur Mayse
2
: marked by excellent quality : first-rate
as handsome and healthy as skookum apples — Time
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