cock in the henhouse
A man in a situation where he has access to many women, presumably intending to seduce them.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He acts like a cock in the henhouse at every party.”
“The office manager warned him that his behavior made him look like a cock in the henhouse among the new interns.”
“The socialite was known for his predatory charm, moving through the ballroom like a cock in the henhouse, always seeking his next conquest.”
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Banbury story of a cock and a bull
A roundabout, nonsensical story.
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beat the cock
To masturbate.
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cock a snook
To perform a snook, a gesture of disrespect.
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cock cheese
Smegma or dried semen on the glans penis, usually underneath the foreskin.
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cock of the roost
A proud or conceited person.
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cock of the walk
A proud or conceited person.
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cock off
To leave, to go away. (usually imperative)
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cock one's toes
To die.
Last updated August 10, 2026