neuk
- noun
- /njuːk/
- UK
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rincón
- On quiet afternoons, I like to sit in my favorite neuk under the old oak tree and read.
Examples
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The children found a cozy neuk in the garden where they could play away from prying eyes.
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She discovered a small neuk in the attic that was perfect for storing her old books.
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We have reached a stage at which our young people feel comfortable only in dealing with one another, especially when they sit in a global ingle-neuk, text from the most recent contraption, and crunch a homemade bannock.
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Synonyms
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4.2
A quiet remote part of a country or place
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2.5
A small quiet place where someone can rest alone
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3.0
A small sheltered corner where you can sit or read
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9.9
A small space by a fireplace where people sit to keep warm
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Etymology
Neuk comes from an old Scots word meaning 'corner' and is like the common English word nook. So a neuk is a small, quiet corner or hidden spot where you can sit and read.