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Gook: meaning, definitions and examples

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gook

 

[ ษกสŠk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

derogatory term

The term 'gook' is a derogatory racial slur used to refer to people of Asian descent. It emerged during the early 20th century and became particularly common during the Vietnam War, when American soldiers used it to describe Vietnamese people. The usage of this term is highly offensive and perpetuates racist stereotypes. It is considered a hate speech and promotes discrimination and prejudice against Asian communities. Due to its derogatory nature, the word is avoided in respectful discourse.

Synonyms

Jap, chink, slope

Examples of usage

  • Using 'gook' in conversation is unacceptable.
  • The term was used derogatorily during the war.
  • Many find the use of 'gook' extremely offensive.

Translations

Translations of the word "gook" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น gook

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅ‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gook

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gook

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gook

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฐใƒผใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท gook

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gook

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gook

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูˆูƒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gook

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ gook

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ gook

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gook

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gook

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะณัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gook

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gook

Word origin

The exact origins of the term 'gook' are somewhat unclear, but it is believed to have been derived from the word 'guk', which in the Filipino language means 'foreign or foreign person'. This term was adopted by American soldiers during the Philippine-American War at the turn of the 20th century to refer derogatorily to Filipino soldiers. As American military involvement increased in Asia, particularly during World War II and the Vietnam War, 'gook' began to be used more broadly to describe people of various Asian ethnicities. The term solidified its place as a racial slur in American military culture, particularly as soldiers interacted with different Asian populations. Its usage reflects a troubling history of racial prejudice and stereotyping, and it remains a painful reminder of the impact of colonialism and conflict on racial identities.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,297, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.