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haukku.

bark (sound made by dogs, seals and some other animals)

6 characters2 syllables approx.Suomi language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈhɑu̯kːu/[ˈhɑ̝u̯kːu]
  1. bark (sound made by dogs, seals and some other animals)

  2. dog

    endearing
  3. scolding, rebuke; severe negative criticism

    figuratively · in-plural
    Sain haukut myöhästymisestä.
    Näytelmä sai haukut kriitikoilta.
Where this word comes from

haukkua + -u

noun/ˈhɑu̯kːu/[ˈhɑ̝u̯kːu]
  1. a bite (e.g. of apple)

  2. synonym of klyysi (“hawsehole, hawsepipe”)

Where this word comes from

haukata (“to take a bite”) + -u

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