Gazook means: An informal, slightly dated slang term for a person, carrying a mildly dismissive or humorous tone. Typically used to refer to a fellow or bloke in a non-specific way, often where the speaker finds. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
gazook
An informal, slightly dated slang term for a person, carrying a mildly dismissive or humorous tone.
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An informal, slightly dated slang term for a person, carrying a mildly dismissive or humorous tone. Typically used to refer to a fellow or bloke in a non-specific way, often where the speaker finds the person odd or unremarkable. More common in early-to-mid 20th century American and British slang than in contemporary use.
Who is that gazook sitting in the corner nursing the same drink all night?
Gazook means: An informal, slightly dated slang term for a person, carrying a mildly dismissive or humorous tone. Typically used to refer to a fellow or bloke in a non-specific way, often where the speaker finds. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour.
gazook means: An informal, slightly dated slang term for a person, carrying a mildly dismissive or humorous tone. Typically used to refer to a fellow or bloke in a non-specific way, often where. Register: dated, informal. Suitable only for casual conversation, chat and social media. Do not use in business, academic or news writing. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
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(slang) A person.
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