What does CHOOK mean?

Chook

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A domestic chicken, especially a hen.

Pronunciation: US: /tʃʊk/; UK: /tʃʊk/

Origin and Usage: The word "chook" is a colloquial term for a chicken, especially a hen, and is commonly used in Australia and New Zealand. The word is believed to have originated from the Old English word "cocc," which means "rooster." The term "chook" has been in use since the 19th century and is still widely used today.

Synonyms: Chicken, Hen, Poultry, Fowl

Related Words: Cluck, Roost, Hatch, Brood, Peck

Example Sentences:

• She keeps a flock of chooks in her backyard.
• The chook laid an egg this morning.
• He cooked a delicious chook for dinner.
• The children loved playing with the chooks in the farmyard.