Definition

A sound made to call or attract the attention of calves or livestock, especially cattle.

Example

The farmer used a loud sook to gather the calves for feeding.

Conversation

Hey, did you hear that sook calling the cows yesterday?

Yeah, I did! It was pretty loud.

I wonder if they always respond to that sook sound.

They probably do; it's their way of communicating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A term used to refer to a female Chesapeake Bay blue crab or a cow or sheep, and can also describe a shy or cowardly person.

Example

He was such a sook that he cried when he lost the game.

Conversation

Why do you think he always acts like such a sook?

I don’t know, maybe he just needs to toughen up a bit.

Yeah, it’s like he can’t handle any criticism at all.

Definition

To draw in or inhale through the mouth, often used to describe the action of taking in liquid or air.

Example

The baby began to sook on the bottle eagerly.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear that song? It really sook me in right from the start!

Yeah, I know what you mean! The beat is so catchy.

I can’t stop humming it; it just won’t leave my head.

Root Explanation

The word 'sook' originates from Old English 'sūcan', meaning to suck or draw in. It refers to the action of drawing in or sucking something, often associated with feeding or consuming.

Memory Tip

Think of the action of 'sucking' — that's why 'sook' relates to drawing something in.

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