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Synonyms for

Cock

/ kɑ:k / Another word for cock — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Synonyms & similar words

tittup hammer peter ruffle stopcock rooster shaft strut sashay pecker dick swagger tool prick putz prance turncock

Synonyms by register

Formal

rooster male fowl

Informal

rooster bird guy chap

Literary

chanticleer lord of the dawn

Antonyms

hen pullet chick female chicken young hen

Common collocations

  • cock of the walk
  • cock a snook
  • cock a pistol
  • cock a gun
  • cock of the woods
  • cock a hoop
  • cock your head

Word family

noun cock
verb cock
adjective cocky

Usage note

The word 'cock' can refer to a male chicken or a faucet. In informal contexts, it can also be a vulgar term for a penis, so be mindful of the register and audience.

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