Cuckooing: meaning, definitions and examples
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cuckooing
[ ˈkʌkuːɪŋ ]
criminal activity
Cuckooing refers to a criminal practice in which drug dealers take over the homes of vulnerable individuals, often using coercion or manipulation, to facilitate drug distribution. This often involves exploiting drug-dependent individuals or the elderly, effectively turning their homes into bases for drug operations.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The police arrested several individuals involved in cuckooing.
- Cuckooing has become a concerning trend in urban areas.
- Neighbors reported suspicious activity related to cuckooing.
- Cuckooing can have devastating effects on the victims.
- Authorities are increasing efforts to combat cuckooing operations.
Translations
Translations of the word "cuckooing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cuckooing
- engano
- enganar
🇮🇳 कुकूइंग
- धोखा देना
- चकमा देना
🇩🇪 Kuckuck
- täuschen
- betrügen
🇮🇩 cuckooing
- menipu
- menyesatkan
🇺🇦 кукування
- обман
- вводити в оману
🇵🇱 cuckooing
- oszukiwanie
- wprowadzenie w błąd
🇯🇵 カッコウイング
- 騙す
- 誘導する
🇫🇷 cuckooing
- tromper
- induire en erreur
🇪🇸 cuckooing
- engañar
- inducir al error
🇹🇷 cuckooing
- kandırma
- yanıltma
🇰🇷 부엉이
- 속이다
- 혼란스럽게 하다
🇸🇦 cuckooing
- خداع
- تضليل
🇨🇿 cuckooing
- klamání
- zmatení
🇸🇰 cuckooing
- klamanie
- zavádzanie
🇨🇳 布谷鸟行为
- 欺骗
- 误导
🇸🇮 cuckooing
- zavajanje
- prevara
🇮🇸 cuckooing
- svindl
- blekking
🇰🇿 cuckooing
- алдау
- адастыру
🇬🇪 cuckooing
- მოტყუება
- შეცდომაში შეყვანა
🇦🇿 cuckooing
- aldatma
- çaşdırma
🇲🇽 cuckooing
- engañar
- inducir al error
Etymology
The term 'cuckooing' likely derives from the behavior of the cuckoo bird, which is known for laying its eggs in the nests of other birds. This metaphorical use illustrates an invasion of one entity into the territory of another, often associated with negative implications. The word gained prominence in law enforcement and social discussions concerning drug-related crimes in the United Kingdom in the early 21st century. As the issue of drug trafficking and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals has increased, so has the use of the term within legal frameworks and media. The practice has drawn attention to the broader societal issues of drug dependence, homelessness, and the need for supportive interventions for those affected.