cock

²cock

verb

Definition of COCK

intransitive verb

1

: strut, swagger

2

: to turn, tip, or stick up

3

: to position the hammer of a firearm for firing

transitive verb

1

a : to draw the hammer of (a firearm) back and set for firing; also : to set (the trigger) for firing b : to draw or bend back in preparation for throwing or hitting <a quarterback cocking his arm> <cock a bat> c : to set a mechanism (as a camera shutter) for tripping

2

a : to set erect <a dog with one ear cocked> b : to turn, tip, or tilt usually to one side <cock one's head>

3

: to turn up (as a hat brim)

— cock a snook also cock snooks

: to thumb one's nose <cocking a snook at the establishment>

First Known Use of COCK

1575