mamook

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Chinook Jargon

Alternative forms

Etymology

Derived from Nootka mamuuk.

Verb

mamook

  1. to do, make, work
  2. to cohabit, have sex with
    • ya mamuk uk ɬuchmən - "He got that woman in the family way" (VH [mj 68:96])

Noun

mamook

  1. Work
    • hayásh q'əl-mámuk ― It's hard work
  2. weekday, business day (as in a "work" day)
    • ixt-mamuk ― Monday

Usage notes

Mamook is used in many idiomatic phrases, similar to French faire.

Derived terms

Derived terms
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