cooee

Meanings

Noun

A long, loud call used to attract attention when at a distance, mainly done in the Australian bush.
A short distance; hailing distance.

Verb

To make such a call.

Origin

From Dharug guuu-wi adopted into English by white settlers in Australia from 1790.

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