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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cock a snook

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.47 in modern English

Syllables
cock- a s-nook
IPA
22
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To perform a snook, a gesture of disrespect.

British usage; Derogatory

verb

To flout or show disrespect to.

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

cocks a snook (present, singular) cocking a snook (participle, present) cocked a snook (participle, past) cocked a snook (past)

Synonyms

take a sight thumb one's nose

Questions

What does cock a snook mean?
To perform a snook, a gesture of disrespect.

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