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.