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Vocabulary Entry
gook
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A derogatory term for a person of Asian descent; often considered highly offensive.
Example Sentences
"The term 'gook' has a long history of being used as a racial slur."
"He was criticized for using the word 'gook' in his speech."
"Many activists work to combat the use of derogatory language like 'gook'."
V
verb
To gook is to mess something up or do something poorly; however, this usage is very rare.
Example Sentences
"I really gooked up the project by forgetting the deadline."
"He gooked the recipe by adding too much salt."
"Don't gook the presentation; we need it to be perfect."