Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cock

noun
/kɒk/
Definition
A male bird, especially a rooster.
Examples
  • The cock crowed at dawn, signaling the start of the day.
  • On the farm, the cock strutted proudly among the hens.
Meaning
In addition to its primary meaning referring to a male fowl, particularly a rooster, the term can also have different meanings in different contexts. It can refer to a male in general or be used as slang in certain informal settings.
Synonyms
  • Rooster
  • Male bird