skookum

1 of 2

noun

skoo·​kum

ˈskükəm

plural -s

: an evil spirit

skookum

2 of 2

adjective

"

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

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Chinook jargon, powerful, evil spirit, from Chehalis skukm

Adjective

Chinook jargon

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