chook
noun · casual
A chicken.
How Aussies use it
- We're having roast chook for dinner.
- My neighbours keep chooks in the backyard.
Good to know
Used for both live chickens and chicken as food.
Saying it more formally
In a formal email, essay or the PTE test, use chicken instead.
Slang is great for chatting with friends and workmates, but keep it out of PTE essays and formal writing.