intj
ook
ook
intj
1
Used to represent the sound of an ape or monkey's cry.
"The gorilla let out a loud "ook, ook!" as it swung down."
verb
1
To make the cry of an ape or monkey.
"The chimps ooked excitedly when the keeper arrived with food."
How to Use Ook
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe noise a monkey or ape makes, or the act of making that noise.
Word Forms
ooked past tense, ooks singular
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Etymology
An imitative (echoic) word — it simply copies the sound apes and monkeys make.