cocked a snook (at)

phrase

variants also cocked snooks (at)
past tense of cock a snook (at), British

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for cocked a snook (at)
poked fun at
Phrase
  • After all, Oliver has poked fun at the Ellisons on the program in the past.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Earlier in the show, the singer popped up during Johnson’s opening monologue, during which the actress poked fun at her history of dating musicians.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
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“Cocked a snook (at).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cocked%20a%20snook%20%28at%29. Accessed 13 Oct. 2026.

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