gosu

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from Korean 고수 (gosu). Written as 高手 in hanja, literally "high hand". In English, the term is often used as an adjective in contrast to the original use as a noun.

Pronunciation

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Noun

gosu

  1. (rare) A person of great skill; master; expert.
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Adjective

gosu

  1. (rare) Exceptional in skill; elite.
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Usage notes

  • Mainly used among players of the video game StarCraft.

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