Cukes Meaning in English
word · lemma: cuke
ˈkjuːks
KYOOKS
ˈkjuːks
KYOOKS
Definition
An informal or slang word for cucumbers; usually refers to the vegetable in a friendly or casual way.
Usage & Nuances
"Cukes" is highly informal, mostly used in spoken English or casual writing. Usually refers to fresh cucumbers, especially in salads or snacks. Not suitable for formal contexts. Sometimes used in farmers' markets, recipes, or when talking to kids.
Spanish: pepinosPortuguese (BR): pepinosPortuguese (PT): pepinosChinese (Simplified): 黄瓜（口语）Chinese (Traditional): 小黃瓜（口語）Hindi: खीरेArabic: خيارBengali: শসা (ইনফরমাল)Russian: огурцы (разг.)Japanese: きゅうり（くだけた言い方）Vietnamese: dưa leo (thân mật)Korean: 오이 (친근한 표현)Turkish: salatalık (samimi) - hıyar (samimi)Urdu: کھیرا (غیر رسمی انداز)Indonesian: timun (akrab/familiar)
Example Sentences
I bought some cukes at the market.
basic
She likes to put cukes in her salad.
basic
Can you slice the cukes for me?
basic
Toss some cukes in with the tomatoes for extra crunch.
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Farmers say the cukes are even fresher this season.
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No picnic is complete without a few cukes on the table.
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