gook

/ɡuːk/

Definitions

1. noun

a person of Chinese or Vietnamese descent, especially when referring to them in a derogatory manner.

“The soldier used a derogatory term to refer to the enemy, but later apologized for using the word ‘gook’.”

2. noun

a sticky, sweet liquid, such as a syrup or honey.

“The chef carefully drizzled the gook over the pancakes.”

3. verb

to coat or cover something with a sticky substance.

“The children loved to gook their hands with honey and then stick them together.”

Synonyms

  • asiatic
  • oriental

Antonyms

  • European
  • Western