grook means A brief, aphoristic poem, often containing irony or paradox. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.
Why “grook” is a great word
GROOK — [Noun] A brief, aphoristic poem, often characterized by irony or paradox. From Danish *gruk*, coined by the Danish poet Piet Hein. Unlike an epigram, which aims for satirical point, or a haiku, which is bound by formal and seasonal constraints, a grook is a free-form pellet of philosophical insight. It is a puzzle left on a café napkin; the quiet click of a lock turning in the mind; a polished stone of thought dropped into the mind's pool—a minimal container for the bittersweet weight of understanding.
noun
- A brief, aphoristic poem, often containing irony or paradox.