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Definition of skookum
skookum
adjective
- impressive or exceptional. Chiefly from British Columbia, Canada.
That is a skookum looking car.
Last edited on Jun 04 2010. Submitted by Charles B. from Victoria, BC, Canada on Dec 12 1998.
- sturdy or solidly built. Chiefly from British Columbia, Canada.
She's a skookum woman!
Last edited on Jun 04 2010. Submitted by Terry T. on Dec 03 2000.
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