Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

cuck

noun/verb

/kʌk/

Definition

A term used to describe a man who is perceived as weak or submissive, especially in the context of infidelity in a relationship.

Examples

He didn’t just break up with her; he felt like she had cuckolded him.
They joked that he was a ‘cuck’ for letting his partner date someone else.
In the movie, the main character struggles with being called a cuck by his friends.

Meaning

The word is often associated with someone who allows their partner to be unfaithful or who is criticized for being overly passive in romantic situations.