cock

The word “cock” has 1 syllable: cock

It's pronounced as /kɑːk/


What is synonym and antonym for cock?

In the thesaurus, “cock” has 26 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for cock along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for cock

  • capon
  • chanticleer
  • chicken
  • cock-a-doodle-doo
  • cockalorum
  • cockerel
  • dick
  • draw back the hammer
  • manhood
  • pecker
  • penis
  • perk up
  • peter
  • prick
  • raise
  • raise the hammer of
  • rod
  • shaft
  • stand erect
  • stand on end
  • stand up
  • stick up
  • tip
  • upraise
  • weenie
  • wood

Antonyms for cock

Meanings of cock

  • noun
    1. A male bird, especially:.
    2. A valve or tap for controlling flow in plumbing.
    3. The hammer of a firearm trigger mechanism.
    4. The notch of an arrow or crossbow.
    5. The penis.
    6. The circle at the end of the rink.
    7. The state of being cocked; an upward turn, tilt or angle.
    8. A stupid person.
    9. Nonsense; rubbish.
    10. (Tasmania) Term of address.
    11. A boastful tilt of one's head or hat.
    12. Shuttlecock.
    13. A vane in the shape of a cock; a weathercock.
    14. A chief man; a leader or master.
    15. The crow of a cock, especially the first crow in the morning; cockcrow.
    16. A male fish, especially a salmon or trout.
    17. The style or gnomon of a sundial.
    18. The indicator of a balance.
    19. The bridge piece that affords a bearing for the pivot of a balance in a clock or watch.
    20. (where it is still sometimes used) Vulva, vagina.
    21. A small conical pile of hay.
    22. Abbreviation of cock-boat, a type of small boat.
  • verb
    1. To lift the cock of a firearm or crossbow; to prepare (a gun or crossbow) to be fired.
    2. To be prepared to be triggered by having the cock lifted.
    3. To erect; to turn up.
    4. To copulate with.
    5. To turn or twist something upwards or to one side; to lift or tilt (e.g. headwear) boastfully.
    6. To turn (the eye) obliquely and partially close its lid, as an expression of derision or insinuation.
    7. To strut; to swagger; to look big, pert, or menacing.
    8. To make a nestle-cock of, to pamper or spoil (of children).
    9. To form into piles.
  • interjection
    1. Expression of annoyance.
  • proper noun
    1. A corruption of the word God, used in oaths.

Example Sentences

  • The cock crowed loudly at dawn.
  • A colorful cock walked proudly around the farmyard.
  • The farmer fed the cock and the hens every morning.
  • The cock perched on the fence before sunrise.
  • We heard a cock crowing in the distance.

On this page you'll find 27 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to cock, such as: capon, chanticleer, chicken, cock-a-doodle-doo, cockalorum, cockerel, dick.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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