Cocked: meaning, definitions and examples

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cocked

 

[ kษ”kt ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

gun mechanism

Cocked refers to the action of pulling back the hammer or the firing mechanism of a firearm in preparation for firing. This term is crucial in the context of firearms, as it indicates that the weapon is ready to shoot. However, it also carries implications of being ready or poised for action in other contexts. The term can also refer to the positioning of one's body or posture in anticipation of a movement or reaction.

Synonyms

drawn, prepared, ready

Examples of usage

  • He cocked the gun before aiming.
  • She cocked her head to one side to listen better.
  • The dog cocked its ears at the sound.
Context #2 | Adjective

slang or casual

Cocked can also describe a state of being bent or tilted, often in a casual or slang context. In this sense, it can refer to things that are askew or out of alignment. This usage might be found in informal conversations, particularly in youth culture or slang. Other connotations can include expressing surprise or curiosity.

Synonyms

askew, slanted, tilted

Examples of usage

  • His hat was cocked at an angle.
  • She walked in with a cocked posture.
  • The figure in the painting had a cocked eyebrow.

Translations

Translations of the word "cocked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น armado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅ‰เค• เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gespreizt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ditekuk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฝัั‚ะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zgiฤ™ty

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ›ฒใŒใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coudรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ doblado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bรผkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ๋ถ€๋Ÿฌ์ง„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุญู†ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zkroucenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ohnutรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅผฏๆ›ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ upognjen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ beygรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะธั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒฃแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bรผkรผlmรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ doblado

Etymology

The term 'cocked' originates from the word 'cock', which has multiple meanings in English, including the male chicken and the part of a gun that is pulled back before firing. The use of 'cock' in the context of firearms dates back to the early days of gunpowder weaponry, where the 'cock' referred to the hammer mechanism that strikes the firing pin. The word has Middle English roots stemming from the Old French 'coq', which also meant rooster, but in firearms, it became a term describing readiness to fire. Over the years, the language evolved, and 'cocked' became widely used in both formal and informal contexts to denote preparedness in various activities, especially those involving tension or anticipation. In slang, it adopted more varied meanings, often associated with body posture or a unique style of presentation.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,497, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.