Most single Israeli men have little reason to utter the word “kookoo.” But it becomes an oddly prominent part of your vocabulary once you have a baby, since Israeli parents play peekaboo by imitating cuckoo clocks. And if that baby’s a girl, the word will likely remain part of your life, since “kookoo” also means “ponytail.”
Word of the Day / Kookoo קוקו
From baby talk to more grown-up hairstyles, this slightly kooky word has several meanings.
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