Cooee
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A peculiar whistling sound made by the Australian aborigenes
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[Cooee]! ([IPA] /[ku]:i:/) is a shout used in Australia, usually in the bush, to attract attention, find missing people, or indicate ones own location. When done correctly—loudly and shrilly—a call of [cooee] can [carry over] a considerable distance. The distance ones cooee call travels can be a matter of competitive pride. It is also known as a call of help, which can blend in with different natural sounds in the bush.
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Used to attract attention, especially at a distance.
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