/ku.ku/
Translation
hi there, hello; peekaboo
Word origin
An imitation of the bird's two-note call, like English 'cuckoo'. The greeting borrows the sound of someone announcing themselves.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- coucou
- English cognates
- cuckoo
Examples
, c' !
Hi there, it is me!
.
She gave her friends a quick hello.
, ?
Hello, are you awake?
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The children are playing peekaboo behind the door.
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A quick hello before leaving is always welcome.
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