Cooniest

/ˈkuːniəst/ adjective

Definition

The superlative form of coony, indicating the most raccoon-like quality or the place/time most conducive to raccoon hunting.

Etymology

Superlative form of the adjective coony, formed by adding -est to indicate the highest degree, as in 'the cooniest part of the forest.'

Kelly Says

Superlatives from specialized hunting vocabulary like 'cooniest' show how frontier English developed its own hierarchy of descriptive terms based on practical outdoor knowledge.

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