Kookie: meaning, definitions and examples
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kookie
[ หkuหki ]
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:
๐ต๐น biscoito
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคฟเคธเฅเคเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Keks
๐ฎ๐ฉ kue
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะตัะธะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ ciastko
๐ฏ๐ต ใฏใใญใผ
๐ซ๐ท biscuit
๐ช๐ธ galleta
๐น๐ท kurabiye
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฟ ํค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุณูููุช
๐จ๐ฟ suลกenka
๐ธ๐ฐ suลกienka
๐จ๐ณ ้ฅผๅนฒ
๐ธ๐ฎ piลกkot
๐ฎ๐ธ kex
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะตัะตะฝัะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแกแแแแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ peรงenye
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 43205 soullessly
- 43206 fractiously
- 43207 glitziest
- 43208 kookie
- 43209 scrawniest
- 43210 nerviest
- 43211 squinter
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