Bock
/bɒk/
Meaning & Definition
noun
A strong beer brewed in Germany, typically dark in color and having a rich malt flavor.
After a long week at work, I decided to treat myself to a refreshing bock at the brewery.
A male goat, especially one that has been castrated.
The farmer kept a bock in the pasture to breed with the female goats.
verb
To thwart or block something, typically used in a colloquial or dialectical sense.
Don't bock my plans; I need to finish this project today!
Etymology
From German 'Bock', which means 'billy goat', possibly referring to a goat depicted in the beer's artwork.
Common Phrases and Expressions
bock beer
A strong beer brewed in the bock style.
spring bock
A bock beer traditionally consumed in spring.
doppelbock
A stronger version of bock beer.
Related Words
lager
A type of beer that is fermented and conditioned at low temperatures.
ale
A type of beer brewed using a warm fermentation method.
pilsner
A type of pale lager that is very pale and highly carbonated.
Slang Meanings
Slang for a beer or any specific type of strong beer.
Let's grab a few bocks at the bar.
A casual term for taking a break to drink beer.
We should take a bock and relax for a bit.