Synonyms for

Cuckoo

Verb / ˈkʌˌku: / / ˈku:ˌku: / Another word for cuckoo — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a bird with a call that sounds like its name

Synonyms & similar words

goose twat bozo jackass zany goof goofball fathead bird songbird warbler thrush canary finch robin sparrow swallow swift woodpecker peafowl peacock pheasant turkey parrot cockatoo owl eagle hawk

Example sentences

  1. The cuckoo bird sings a beautiful song.
  2. I saw a cuckoo bird in my garden this morning.
  3. The cuckoo bird lays its eggs in other birds' nests.
  4. I learned about the cuckoo bird in my science class.
  5. My favorite bird is the cuckoo because of its unique call.

Quotes

  • 'Cuckoo, cuckoo!' said suddenly out of the bushes close beside them a harsh, discordant voice.
  • The cuckoo, what a shiftless bird, never builds his house, all he does is cuckoo!
  • Cuckoo clocks are always a good idea.

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