cock

Example Sentences

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“The whole thing is one of these classic cock ups in government where nobody had a full view of the facts,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 16, 2025

Thomas’ conversational exchange about “trying to play these boys the new cock robin” – a cock robin reportedly being old English slang for "someone who’s easily persuaded to follow the will of another."

From Salon • May 2, 2025

Mercedes have moved their cock pit further back in their cars, as per requested by Lewis Hamilton.

From BBC • Feb. 18, 2024

“What keeps them chasing perfection every time they cock their arm? Because they have ‘it.’

From Seattle Times • Feb. 17, 2023

“Thou’rt easily frighted for so great a bully. Tis but a scurrying rat. ’Tis nigh the mid of night,” he went on, “for I heard a cock crowing. Shall we start then?”

From "The Door in the Wall" by Marguerite de Angeli