Cock

/kɒk/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A male bird, especially a rooster.

The farmer keeps a proud cock in the henhouse.

A slang term for the male genitalia.

He was embarrassed and tried to cover his cock when he realized he was exposed.

A device for controlling the flow of liquid, especially in a pipe.

Turn the cock to shut off the water supply.

An arrogant or conceited man.

He acts like such a cock, always thinking he's better than everyone else.

verb

To tilt or turn a gun, typically in preparation for firing.

He cocked the pistol before aiming at the target.

Middle English 'cok', from Old Northern French 'coc', from Latin 'cuculus'.

cock-a-doodle-doo

the sound made by a rooster

cock of the walk

a person who is overly confident or self-important

to cock an eyebrow

to raise an eyebrow in a gesture of skepticism or curiosity

rooster

a male chicken, particularly in North America

hen

a female chicken

pullet

a young hen

To act in a boastful or arrogant manner.

He was cocking off at the party, showing off his new car.

A term referring to a man or boy, often in a derogatory sense.

He's just a cock who's always trying to impress others.