"chookas" meaning in English

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Interjection

IPA: /ˈt͡ʃʊkəz/
Rhymes: -ʊkəz Head templates: {{en-interj}} chookas
  1. (Australia) Expression of encouragement given to performers before a theatrical or musical performance. Tags: Australia Synonyms: chookers Synonyms (theatre): break a leg
    Sense id: en-chookas-en-intj-dwT3aQ-k Categories (other): Australian English, English entries with incorrect language header

Alternative forms

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