cuke

[kyook]

noun

Informal.

1. cucumber.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cuke¹

First recorded in 1900–05; by shortening and respelling

Example Sentences

Since the beginning of his cukes series, Moffitt has inspired countless online users to try the recipes for themselves and make their own renditions.

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Not to be outshined, Clancy's wavy potato chips are also getting the dill pickle treatment, but with the addition of creamy ranch to balance the cukes' signature tang.

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Normally, a summery affair of tomatoes, cukes and fresh croutons in sherry vinaigrette, this retooled version stars celery, radicchio, parsley, boiled potatoes and — of course — fresh croutons.

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Place the container in your refrigerator or in the crisper drawer and use the cut cukes within five days.

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That was the year that my signature housewarming or hostess gift became a basket of fresh cukes.

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