Kookie: meaning, definitions and examples

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kookie

 

[ หˆkuหki ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

slang term

The term 'kookie' is often used informally to describe someone who is eccentric or quirky. It can refer to a person who behaves in a strange or unconventional manner, frequently seen as amusing or endearing. While typically light-hearted, calling someone 'kookie' can sometimes carry a hint of criticism, depending on the context.

Synonyms

eccentric, odd, quirky, whimsical

Examples of usage

  • She's a bit kookie but that's what we love about her.
  • His kookie ideas for the project surprised everyone.
  • The kookie professor had some unusual teaching methods.

Translations

Translations of the word "kookie" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น biscoito

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฟเคธเฅเค•เฅเคŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Keks

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kue

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‡ะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ciastko

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒƒใ‚ญใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท biscuit

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ galleta

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kurabiye

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฟ ํ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณูƒูˆูŠุช

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ suลกenka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ suลกienka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ฅผๅนฒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ piลกkot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kex

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฟะตั‡ะตะฝัŒะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒกแƒ™แƒ•แƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ peรงenye

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ galleta

Etymology

The term 'kookie' is believed to have originated in American slang during the mid-20th century. It is a playful derivation of the word 'cookie,' which is often associated with something sweet or delightful. The transformation from 'cookie' to 'kookie' likely reflects a sense of whimsy, indicating that while something may be sweet, it can also be a bit nutty or inappropriate. Over time, the usage evolved to capture the essence of eccentricity in people and ideas, paralleling other slang terms that describe unique or unconventional behaviors. Its informal nature has allowed for widespread adoption in casual conversations, especially among younger generations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,208, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.