Definition of gook

gook

noun

• Gook is a Korean word used as a bad slang towards people of Asian culture. It's original meaning translates to "people of". Americans are known as Mi-gook, Korean's are Han-gook, and so on. The word Gook was probably taught to American GI's during the Korean War, who bastardized it's use. It surfaced again and was used by GI's who later fought in VietNam. It's still used as a common, non-derogatory, word in Korea and as a slang in other parts of the world.

  Last edited on Feb 07 2012. Submitted by Anonymous on Feb 01 2012.

+	Add a definition for this slang term

Share Tweet E-mail	More info:	Interactive stats:
	R  Related words	Usage Vulgarity SlangMap

Related words

Slang terms with the same meaning

None found.

Slang terms with the same root words

None. How about some random words?

run train	Definitions include: to participate in an orgy.
fruitcake	Definitions include: a crazy person.
chick	Definitions include: a female.
sherm	Definitions include: a slang word for the hallucinogenic drug PCP.
fudge packer	Definitions include: a homosexual male.
snoochie	Definitions include: noun; meaning "bitch" or "fast ass girl" -- often a term used when guys are joking between themselves about any particular woman.
hard	Definitions include: "cool", "neat", "awesome".
PB	Definitions include: acronym for "peanut butter."
for reals	Definitions include: "for real", i.e. "seriously".
crappy	Definitions include: bad or displeasing.

How common is this slang?

Don't click the following.
I use it	(9)
No longer use it	(3)
Heard it but never used it	(5)
Have never heard it	(6)

How vulgar is this slang?

Average of 11 votes: 54%  (See the most vulgar words.)

Least vulgar

Most vulgar

Your vote: None   (To vote, click the pepper. Vote how vulgar the word is – not how mean it is.)

Least vulgar

Most vulgar

Where is this slang used?

Logged-in users can add themselves to the map. Login, Register, Login instantly with Facebook.

Link to this slang definition

To link to this term in a web page or blog, insert the following.

<a href="http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/gook">gook</a>

To link to this term in a wiki such as Wikipedia, insert the following.

[http://onlineslangdictionary.com/meaning-definition-of/gook gook]

Some wikis use a different format for links, so be sure to check the documentation.