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an adult male chicken; a rooster
a contemptible, arrogant, or obnoxious man
What is the origin of the term "cock" and how is it used?
"Cock" is an English vulgar slang term with roots going back to the 16th century, originally meaning a male bird (rooster) and later used as a crude reference to the penis. By the 17th–18th centuries, it developed a figurative sense for a man who is arrogant, aggressive, or obnoxious, likening his behavior to the brashness of a rooster. The term is used in informal, often confrontational or insulting contexts to criticize someone's character or attitude. It is vulgar and offensive, aimed at disparaging the person rather than neutral description, and is not suitable for formal or polite conversation.
the male of any bird
faucet consisting of a rotating device for regulating flow of a liquid
the part of a gunlock that strikes the percussion cap when the trigger is pulled
obscene terms for penis
to incline or tilt at an angle
to prepare a firearm for firing by pulling back the hammer or striker mechanism
to strut or walk in a manner that reflects arrogance or self-confidence
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