koko

[koh-koh]

noun, plural ko·kos.

lebbek(def 2).

Origin of koko

First recorded in 1860–65; variant of kokko, of uncertain origin

Koko

[koh-koh]

noun

born 1971, female gorilla, born in California: trained to communicate with humans by means of a sign language.

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Examples from the Web for koko

Contemporary Examples of koko

People will love the ‘chili water,’ which adds a nice spice to give our Koko Koa a good ‘punch.’
Lights, Camera, Cocktails
Brody Brown
August 19, 2011
“KoKo” Hassan has earned his title—uncle—because of his age and seniority.
Why I Love Afghanistan
Ching Eikenberry
July 3, 2010
Koko Hassan said that “Senator” Obama had stayed in this residence when he visited Afghanistan in July 2008.
Why I Love Afghanistan
Ching Eikenberry
July 3, 2010
The next morning he asked for orange juice and coffee, and tipped Koko Hassan $50 when he delivered them to his room.
Why I Love Afghanistan
Ching Eikenberry
July 3, 2010
As I was taking the book out of the box, Koko Hassan walked by.
Why I Love Afghanistan
Ching Eikenberry
July 3, 2010

Historical Examples of koko

The best of her memories was her love for the little cadet Koko.
The Forged Coupon and Other Stories
Leo Tolstoy
That can surrounded the finest brand of Koko Korn syrup, extra rich.
From the Car Behind
Eleanor M. Ingram
While I was with him, a few weeks ago, he killed two koko bucks.
Stanley in Africa
James P. Boyd
But afterwards, when she saw her father and especially little Koko (Nicholas), her resolve weakened.
War and Peace
Leo Tolstoy
Passing through Bunde Valley to-day, I saw a herd of nine or ten koko—a huge deer as big as a donkey, with longer legs.
Stanley in Africa
James P. Boyd