Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cock-a-snook
Idiomatic expression
/ˌkɒk.əˈsnʊk/
Definition
A gesture of derision or scorn, typically made by extending the arm and placing the thumb on the nose while wiggling the fingers.
Examples
- When he received the negative feedback, he just cocked a snook at his critics.
- She cocked a snook at authority, refusing to follow the ridiculous rules.
Meaning
To mock or taunt someone in a playful or contemptuous manner.
Synonyms
- Taunt
- Mock
- Ridicule
