Sasquatch

[ sos-kwoch, sas-kwach ]

noun

1. Bigfoot.

sasquatch

/ ˈsæsˌkwætʃ /

noun

1. (in Canadian folklore) in British Columbia, a hairy beast or manlike monster said to leave huge footprints

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sasquatch¹

First recorded in 1925–30, Sasquatch is from the Mainland Halkomelem word sέsq̉əc

Word History and Origins

Origin of Sasquatch¹

from Salish

Example Sentences

“The Northwest has a certain quirkiness. We’re the people that invented socks and sandals and the obsession with Sasquatch,” he said.

From Seattle Times

For the third year in a row, a class of fifth graders in Hoquiam has secured legal protections for Sasquatch.

From Seattle Times

It’s a group of shaggy, mythical creatures known as Sasquatch, going about their day-to-day existence.

From Los Angeles Times

But otherwise, the Zellners commendably refuse to saddle these Sasquatch with easy, lazy, obvious ideas of how they behave.

From Los Angeles Times

A sincere gift to Bigfoot believers or a surreal cinematic prank, “Sasquatch Sunset” mimes the familiar beats of the nature documentary.

From New York Times