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Cock

kɑk
Very common
~ 2100
~ 2100
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オンドリ (ondori), 男性の性器 (dansei no seiki), おちんちん (ochinchin), コック (kokku)

Cock meanings in Japanese

オンドリ (ondori)

Example:
The cock crows at dawn.
オンドリは夜明けに鳴く。
We have a cock in our backyard.
私たちの裏庭にはオンドリがいる。
Usage: formalContext: Animal husbandry, farming, general discussion about animals.
Note: This term specifically refers to a male chicken. In Japanese, 'ニワトリ' (niwatori) can be used to refer to chickens in general, but 'オンドリ' specifically denotes a male.

男性の性器 (dansei no seiki)

Example:
He showed off his cock proudly.
彼は自分の男性器を誇らしげに見せた。
The term 'cock' can be considered vulgar.
'コック'という言葉は下品と見なされることがある。
Usage: informalContext: Colloquial speech, sexual references, adult conversations.
Note: This usage is often considered vulgar or slang. It's important to be mindful of the audience when using this term.

おちんちん (ochinchin)

Example:
Children often use the word cock as a joke.
子供たちはよく冗談でおちんちんという言葉を使う。
He laughed when he heard the word cock.
彼は'コック'という言葉を聞いて笑った。
Usage: informalContext: Children's conversations, playful language.
Note: This is a more childish or playful term for male genitalia. It is less vulgar than the previous meaning.

コック (kokku)

Example:
He works as a cock in a restaurant.
彼はレストランでコックとして働いている。
The cock prepared a delicious meal.
コックは美味しい料理を作った。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Culinary professions, restaurant settings.
Note: This usage refers to a chef or cook. 'シェフ' (shefu) is also commonly used in the culinary context.

Cock's synonyms

Rooster

A male chicken, known for its crowing sound.
Example: The rooster crowed at dawn.
Note: Rooster specifically refers to a male chicken, whereas 'cock' can have other meanings.

Cockerel

A young male chicken.
Example: The cockerel strutted proudly around the farmyard.
Note: Cockerel is a more specific term for a young male chicken compared to the broader use of 'cock'.

Male chicken

A male bird of the species Gallus gallus domesticus.
Example: The male chicken was protecting the hens in the coop.
Note: This synonym is a more straightforward and descriptive term for a male chicken.

Cock expressions, common phrases

Cock of the walk

Someone who is very proud and behaves as if they are better or more important than others.
Example: After winning the competition, he strutted around like the cock of the walk.
Note: This phrase uses 'cock' metaphorically to convey a sense of pride and dominance.

Cock and bull story

An unbelievable or implausible story that is likely untrue.
Example: She told me a cock and bull story about why she was late.
Note: Here, 'cock' is used in the sense of nonsense or fabricated information.

As the crow flies

Refers to the shortest distance between two points, ignoring any obstacles or winding roads.
Example: The nearest town was 5 miles as the crow flies, but it took over an hour to drive there.
Note: This phrase does not directly refer to a cock, but it involves a bird metaphor (crow) for distance measurement.

Cock-a-hoop

Extremely pleased or triumphant about something.
Example: She was cock-a-hoop about her new job promotion.
Note: The 'cock' here signifies exuberance and excitement.

Cockles of one's heart

Refers to a deep feeling of warmth or happiness.
Example: Seeing the children play warms the cockles of my heart.
Note: In this idiom, 'cockles' is used poetically to denote the innermost part of one's emotions.

Don't crow before you're out of the woods

Do not boast or celebrate prematurely; wait until you are sure of success.
Example: He thought he had won, but he was warned, 'Don't crow before you're out of the woods.'
Note: The phrase uses 'crow' as a verb related to a rooster's sound, but it conveys a cautionary message rather than pride.

Cock a snook at

To show disrespect or contempt by making a rude gesture.
Example: He cocked a snook at the rules and did things his own way.
Note: 'Cock' here is used in a negative sense to signify defiance or rebellious behavior.

Cock everyday (slang) expressions

Cocky

Cocky means overly confident or arrogantly self-assured.
Example: He's always so cocky in class, but everyone knows he struggles with the material.
Note: Cocky is a slang term derived from 'cock' but carries a different connotation related to attitude rather than the original meaning of 'rooster.'

Cock-up

Cock-up refers to a mistake or error, often a significant one.
Example: There was a major cock-up in the planning, leading to chaos at the event.
Note: In this context, 'cock-up' doesn't refer to a male bird but instead to a mess or botch-up.

Cocktail

Cocktail refers to mixed alcoholic drinks, often served in bars or social gatherings.
Example: Let's meet for cocktails after work to celebrate your promotion.
Note: The term 'cocktail' is unrelated to the original word 'cock' and has evolved to mean a specific type of drink.

Cocktail dress

A cocktail dress is a semi-formal dress suitable for social events but not formal occasions.
Example: She wore a stunning cocktail dress to the party, turning heads as she entered.
Note: Similar to 'cocktail,' 'cocktail dress' has no connection to the bird but refers to a type of attire.

Cock block

To cock block means to intentionally or unintentionally prevent someone from starting or progressing in a romantic or sexual relationship.
Example: His friend always seems to cock block him whenever he talks to a girl at parties.
Note: The term 'cock block' does not relate to poultry but rather to social interactions and romantic encounters.

Cocktail hour

Cocktail hour is a designated time at an occasion (such as a wedding) for guests to enjoy drinks and mingle before a main event.
Example: The cocktail hour before the wedding provided a chance for guests to socialize and relax.
Note: Similar to 'cocktail,' 'cocktail hour' is a term associated with social gatherings and beverages, detached from its original meaning.

Cocktail party

A cocktail party is a social gathering where alcoholic beverages, especially mixed drinks, are served and enjoyed.
Example: We're hosting a cocktail party on Saturday; feel free to bring your favorite drink to share.
Note: This term, like 'cocktail,' is related to social events and drinks, rather than to the original meaning of 'cock.'

Cock - Examples

The rooster crowed at dawn.
He ordered a cocktail at the bar.
The bird had a long beak.

Cock grammar

Cock - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: cock
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): cocks, cock
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): cock
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): cocked
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): cocking
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): cocks
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): cock
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): cock
Syllables, Separation and Stress
cock Contains 1 syllables: cock
Phonetic transcription: ˈkäk
cock , ˈkäk (The red syllable is stressed)

Cock - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
cock: ~ 2100 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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