coot

coot

noun \ˈküt\

Definition of COOT

1

: any of various slaty-black birds (genus Fulica) of the rail family that somewhat resemble ducks and have lobed toes and the upper mandible prolonged on the forehead as a horny frontal shield

2

: any of several North American scoters

3

: a harmless simple person; broadly : fellow 4c

Examples of COOT

1. Don't mind him—he's just a crazy old coot.

Origin of COOT

Middle English coote; akin to Dutch koet coot

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Birds Terms

aerie, bunting, clutch, covey, hackle, ratite, rictus, ruff, skein, zygodactyl

Rhymes with COOT

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