Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cotton-picking
phrase
/ˈkɒtənˌpɪkɪŋ/
Definition
A term originally referring to the act of picking cotton, often used colloquially as a mild expletive.
Examples
- He was so cotton-picking tired after the long day at work.
- Don’t cotton-picking tell me what to do!
Meaning
Cotton-picking is an expression that can imply annoyance or frustration. It is sometimes used to emphasize an action or quality in informal contexts, often seen as a euphemism for stronger language.
Synonyms
- damn
- blasted
- frustrating
- maddening
