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    Coces (en. Kicks)

    /koθes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Sudden movements of the hind legs of an animal, especially a horse, when it feels threatened or annoyed.
    The horse kicked when the rider tried to mount it by force.
    El caballo dio coces cuando el jinete intentó montarlo por la fuerza.
    Actions of kicking with the feet, used figuratively to describe a violent reaction.
    His reaction in the argument was as if he were kicking.
    Su reacción en la discusión fue como si estuviera dando coces.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'cocer', influenced by the plural of the names for the kicks given by a horse.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to kick
    To react violently or unexpectedly.
    dar coces
    to receive kicks
    To suffer the consequences of a negative action.
    recibir coces

    Related Words

    cocear
    The act of kicking.
    cocear
    cozada
    A blow given with a paw of a quadruped animal.
    cozada

    Slang Meanings

    Unexpected blows or reactions in an argument.
    When I told him no, he started to kick verbally.
    Cuando le dije que no, empezó a dar coces verbalmente.
    Violent reaction to criticism.
    What he did was kick instead of accepting the criticism.
    Lo que hizo fue dar coces en lugar de aceptar la crítica.