Pronunciation: [ɡˈʊkɪəst] (IPA) 
The word "gookiest" is spelled with two syllables: "goo-kiest". The first syllable, "goo", is pronounced like the word "goo" (ɡu:), with a hard g sound. The second syllable, "kiest", is pronounced with a long i sound, as in "kite" (kaɪ), followed by "est" (est) to indicate the superlative form. "Gookiest" means the most offensive or unattractive, and is often used as a slang term in the United States.
"Gookiest" is an informal adjective used to describe something as strange, spooky, or uncanny in an eerie or macabre way. This term is colloquial and not commonly found in standard dictionaries or formal settings.
Derived from the word "gook", meaning something sticky or dirty, "gookiest" takes on a figurative meaning when used as an adjective. It suggests a state of being characterized by a sense of creepiness, weirdness, or a sinister atmosphere. The term is often employed to describe something that evokes a feeling of the supernatural, unusual, or otherworldly.
For example, a haunted house with flickering lights, creaking floors, and ghostly sounds may be described as the "gookiest place in town." Similarly, a peculiar or unsettling story, a bone-chilling scene in a horror movie, or an eerie photograph could all be referred to as the "gookiest tale," "gookiest scene," or "gookiest picture" respectively.
Although "gookiest" is not widely recognized as a standard English word, its usage is primarily found in slang, informal conversations, or creative writing. It serves as a vivid and descriptive term that conveys a sense of the macabre, supernatural, or inexplicable, making it a suitable choice for conveying an unsettling or spooky ambiance.
