cock

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun

n. the part of a gun that you pull back before firing.

n. the hammer of a firearm mechanism that is drawn back to be released by the trigger.

“He pulled back the cock of the pistol and prepared to shoot.”

“The antique revolver featured an ornate cock that required significant thumb pressure to set into the firing position.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Vulgar · Slang

n. a vulgar word for the penis.

n. a vulgar slang term for the penis.

“The graffiti on the wall included several drawings of a cock.”

“The comedian's set relied heavily on vulgar shock value, including frequent references to his own cock.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun British English · Informal · Slang

n. something that is not true or is complete rubbish.

n. a term for nonsense, falsehoods, or poor quality information.

“Don't listen to him; he's talking a load of cock.”

“The witness's testimony was dismissed by the locals as absolute cock, given his history of exaggeration.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun British English · Slang · Vulgar

n. a rude word for a man who is stupid or annoying.

n. a derogatory term for a contemptible or obnoxious male.

“Stop acting like a cock and help us with the work.”

“He was widely regarded as a bit of a cock by his colleagues due to his arrogant attitude during meetings.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to tilt something, like your head or a hat, to one side.

v. to tilt or turn something, typically a part of the body or a hat, in a specific direction.

“The dog cocked its head when it heard the strange whistling sound.”

“She cocked her eyebrow in disbelief as the salesman continued his unlikely pitch.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to pull back the hammer of a gun so it is ready to fire.

v. to set the hammer of a firearm into a position ready for release by the trigger.

“You could hear the sound of the soldier cocking his rifle in the silence.”

“The protagonist cocked his weapon with a metallic click that echoed through the empty hallway.”