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
- 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
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