Cuckold: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จโโค๏ธโ๐
cuckold
[ หkสk.ษld ]
relationship term
A cuckold is a man whose wife is unfaithful, often used in a context where he is oblivious to the infidelity. Historically, it has also referred to a man who allows his partner to have sexual relations with others, for sexual pleasure.
Synonyms
betrayed husband, dupe, victimized man
Examples of usage
- He found out he was a cuckold when he saw her with another man.
- In the story, the cuckold is portrayed as a sympathetic character.
- The cuckold dynamic is explored in many forms of literature and media.
infidelity concept
To cuckold someone means to make them a cuckold, typically by engaging in infidelity with their partner. This term is often used in a derogatory sense.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was cuckolded by his best friend.
- She did not intend to cuckold him, but the affair happened.
- The plot revolves around how he seeks revenge after being cuckolded.
Translations
Translations of the word "cuckold" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cuckold
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเฅเคฒเฅเคก
๐ฉ๐ช Hรถrnertrรคger
๐ฎ๐ฉ cuckold
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะบะพะปัะด
๐ต๐ฑ cuckold
๐ฏ๐ต ใซใใณใผใซใ
๐ซ๐ท cuckold
๐ช๐ธ cuckold
๐น๐ท cuckold
๐ฐ๐ท ์ปคํด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููููุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ cuckold
๐ธ๐ฐ cuckold
๐จ๐ณ ๆด็ปฟๅธฝๅญ็ไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ cuckold
๐ฎ๐ธ cuckold
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะบะพะปะด
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ cuckold
๐ฒ๐ฝ cuckold
Etymology
The term 'cuckold' has its origins in the Old French word 'cucuault', which itself derives from 'cucu', meaning cuckoo. The connection to the cuckoo bird stems from the bird's habit of laying eggs in other birds' nests, which metaphorically symbolizes the idea of someone raising children that are not their biological offspring. In the Middle Ages, the term became a common label for men who were betrayed by their wives. The concept evolved over time, often used in literature to explore themes of jealousy, betrayal, and masculinity. In modern contexts, 'cuckold' can also find relevance within certain fetish communities, where the term encompasses consensual non-monogamy where the husband derives pleasure from seeing his partner engage with others.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #32,312 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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