gazookus

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An unspecified item; a thingy or gadget.

Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

After he uses Colgate's, no one can tell him that some kind of tooth "gazookus" will get him. He knows that if his teeth are clean they will be healthy.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The real thing, or genuine article; something authentic.

Register: dated, slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “gazookus” mean?

An unspecified item; a thingy or gadget.

Is “gazookus” formal or informal?

gazookus is generally dated, slang.