cock
What does “cock” mean in English?
This is a slang term for penis and can also be used as an insult. In some contexts, it refers to a male bird, but that's not the common use here.
Literally “penis”
It’s often used in a derogatory way, similar to calling someone a 'dick'. The tone can vary from playful to aggressive, depending on the context.
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Related English words
cockhead
3/5 · VulgarIt's a derogatory term for someone considered foolish or stupid. Essentially, you're calling someone a dickhead.
dick
3/5 · VulgarIt's a slang term for penis but is often used to insult someone who is being obnoxious or annoying.
jack off
3/5 · VulgarIt means to masturbate. It's a straightforward term for the act of self-pleasure.
jerk off
3/5 · VulgarIt means to masturbate or to waste time. The context usually makes it clear which meaning is intended.
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“Sounds like” is an English-friendly approximation of how the word sounds, not an authoritative pronunciation. Where shown, the romanisation is a conventional Latin-script transliteration of the original spelling.
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