Rooster: meaning, definitions and examples

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rooster

 

[ หˆruหstษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

animal

A rooster is a male chicken with brightly colored feathers on its head and neck. Roosters are known for their loud crowing at dawn, which serves to mark their territory and attract hens.

Synonyms

cock, cockerel

Examples of usage

  • The rooster crowed loudly to announce the start of the day.
  • The rooster strutted proudly around the farmyard.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

In informal language, a rooster can refer to a man who is very confident and proud, often in a boastful way.

Synonyms

braggart, show off

Examples of usage

  • He strutted around like he was the rooster of the group.
  • The rooster of the office always brags about his accomplishments.

Translations

Translations of the word "rooster" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น galo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเฅเคฐเฅเค—เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hahn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ayam jantan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะฒะตะฝัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kogut

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้›„้ถ (ใŠใ‚“ใฉใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท coq

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ gallo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท horoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜ํƒ‰ (sutak)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏูŠูƒ (diik)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kohout

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kohรบt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌ้ธก (gลng jฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ petelin

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hane

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพั€ะฐะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ˜ (mamali)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xoruz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ gallo

Etymology

The word 'rooster' originated in America in the 18th century as a euphemism for the original term 'cock'. The term 'rooster' is commonly used in American English to refer to the male chicken, while 'cock' is used more globally. The image of the rooster as a symbol of pride and masculinity has been prevalent in various cultures throughout history.

See also: roost.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,248, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.