Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cock-lobster

Noun

/kɒkˈlɒbstə/

Definition

A colloquial term used primarily in British English to refer to a person, typically a man, who has bright red skin resulting from sunburn.

Examples

After spending the whole day at the beach without sunscreen, he looked like a complete cock-lobster.
Don’t forget to apply sunscreen, or you’ll end up a cock-lobster by the end of the weekend!

Meaning

The term often refers to the appearance of someone who has been sunbathing or exposed to the sun without adequate protection, leading to a severe sunburn that resembles the color of a lobster.