cocking

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb tilt or slant to one side
  2. verb set the trigger of a firearm back for firing
  3. verb to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

Etymology

From cock (“a male bird, esp. a rooster; many derivatives, incl. penis”) + -ing (forming participles).

Synonyms

cock

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