cock of the roost
A proud or conceited person.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“He acts like the cock of the roost at work.”
“Since he got his promotion, he walks around the office like he is the cock of the roost.”
“The new manager arrived with such arrogance that he immediately established himself as the cock of the roost, much to the annoyance of his experienced team.”
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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 in the henhouse
A man in a situation where he has access to many women, presumably intending to seduce them.
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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