How Do You Spell GOOKS?

Pronunciation: [ɡˈʊks] (IPA)

The word "gooks" is a derogatory term often used to refer to Asians, particularly during wars involving the United States military. The spelling of "gooks" is relatively straightforward, reflecting its origins as a phonetic spelling of the pronunciation of "guks," a slang term for Koreans. The IPA transcription is /ɡʊks/, with the "g" sound and "oo" sound pronounced as in "good." However, it is important to note that the use of this word is offensive and should be avoided.

Common Misspellings for GOOKS

• goorki
• yooks
• potoks
• wooki
• gootz
• goops
• jooko
• gookee
• gooms
• googs
• gMOS
• ookd
• geoos
• quikx
• gblks
• eboks
• gpokc
• sooka
• yooss
• gooqs
• gomous
• jookd
• Gorksi
• gofocks
• Gooels
• Pooku
• godous
• bgoous
• gooru
• gooike
• Yozoeks

Etymology of GOOKS

The word "gooks" is a derogatory term used to refer to people of East Asian descent, particularly during the Vietnam War. It originated from a corruption and mispronunciation of the word "국" (guk) in Korean, which means "country".

During the Korean War, American soldiers stationed in South Korea frequently encountered local Korean civilians and soldiers, who referred to themselves as "gukmin" (국민), meaning "people of the country" or "citizens". The term "gooks" emerged as a derogatory and racist adaptation of this term by some American soldiers.

Notably, the word "gooks" is offensive and derogatory, and its use is considered racist and disrespectful. It is important to promote understanding and respect for all cultures and use inclusive and appropriate language when referring to people of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Similar spelling words for GOOKS

• goes,
• gook,
• GOSA,
• GOSE,
• goose,
• gokey,
• GOSHA,
• goosey,
• gosse,
• GOSH,
• Goss,
• gosch,
• goosy.