Cuckooed: meaning, definitions and examples
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cuckooed
[ ˈkʌkuːd ]
informal usage
The term 'cuckooed' is often used informally to describe a state of confusion or madness. It can also refer to someone who has been displaced or replaced in their position, often in a derogatory sense. The word is derived from the cuckoo bird, known for its peculiar reproductive behavior of laying eggs in the nests of other birds. This usage conveys a sense of betrayal or being outwitted.
Synonyms
betrayed, confused, displaced, replaced.
Examples of usage
- He felt cuckooed when he lost his promotion to a less experienced colleague.
- After the argument, she said he had cuckooed her trust.
- The new manager cuckooed the old team dynamics.
Translations
Translations of the word "cuckooed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 traído
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया गया
🇩🇪 betrogen
🇮🇩 dikhianati
🇺🇦 обманутий
🇵🇱 oszukany
🇯🇵 裏切られた
🇫🇷 trompé
🇪🇸 engañado
🇹🇷 aldatılmış
🇰🇷 속은
🇸🇦 مخدوع
🇨🇿 podvedený
🇸🇰 podvedený
🇨🇳 被背叛
🇸🇮 prevaran
🇮🇸 svikinn
🇰🇿 алдаған
🇬🇪 გატყუებული
🇦🇿 aldadılmış
🇲🇽 engañado
Etymology
The term 'cuckoo' has its origins in Middle English and is derived from the Old French word 'cucu,' which itself comes from the Latin 'cuculus.' The cuckoo bird was named for its distinctive call, which resembles its name. Historically, cuckoos were known for laying their eggs in the nests of other birds, leading to metaphorical uses of the word in various cultures to describe betrayal, deception, or being outwitted. The specific verb form 'cuckooed' emerged in the 20th century, especially in British slang, as a way to express feelings of being displaced or confused in social settings, often nuanced with humor or irony. Over time, the usage has expanded in informal contexts and can reflect feelings of being undermined or tricked.