cockfight

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noun (1)

cock·​fight ˈkäk-ˌfīt 

: a contest in which gamecocks usually fitted with metal spurs are pitted against each other

cockfighting

ˈkäk-ˌfī-tiŋ 

adjective or noun

cockfighting

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noun (2)

cock·​fight·​ing ˈkäk-ˌfī-tiŋ 

plural -s

: the sport of matching gamecocks in a cockfight

also : the patronizing of such matches especially for the purpose of betting on the outcome

addicted to card playing, cockfighting, and drinking

—H. E. Starr

Examples of cockfight in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The arena in which a cockfight is held is called a cockpit. — Jeffrey Steingarten, Vogue, 5 Apr. 2026

Attendees could also place bets on the cockfights and participate in a raffle. — City News Service, Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025

There were horse races and cockfights and parades of the Washington Militia and other military companies. — Kurt Snibbe, Oc Register, 2 July 2025

It’s claimed that the men took part in fixing livestreamed cockfights, known as e-sabong, which became popular during the COVID pandemic. — Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 20 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1512, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for cockfight

• affright
• airtight
• albite
• alight
• alright
• aplite
• aright
• bainite
• birthright
• bobwhite
• bornite
• bullfight

Kids Definition

cockfight

noun

cock·​fight ˈkäk-ˌfīt 

: a fight between roosters usually fitted with metal spurs