cocked a snook (at)

phrase

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

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poked fun at
Phrase
  • Barack Obama poked fun at his infamous decision to wear a tan suit on the season finale of Life, Larry, and the Pursuit of Unhappiness, HBO’s history-rewriting comedy starring Larry David and co-produced by the Obamas.
    Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The comedian became known for his wholesome sense of humor, which often poked fun at his Irish roots.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 3 Aug. 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 12 Aug. 2026.

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