cocked
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /kɒkt/
KK: /kɑkt/
adjective
Definition
Having a tilted or angled position, often used to describe something that is not straight or upright.
Example
He walked in with a cocked hat, looking quite stylish.
Comparatives & Superlatives
Comparative: more cocked
Superlative: most cocked
Conversation
Did you see Jake at the party last night?
Yeah, he was really cocked and couldn't stop talking.
I thought he looked a bit tipsy when he walked in.
For sure, he always gets like that after a few drinks.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
intoxicated
inebriated
tipsy
Antonyms
sober
clearheaded
abstinent
verb
Definition
To tilt or turn something to one side, often used in the context of positioning a part of a firearm or a body part.
Example
He cocked his head to listen more closely.
Tense Forms
Past: cocked
Past Participle: cocked
Conversation
Did you see how she cocked her head when she heard the news?
Yeah, it was such a cute reaction!
I thought it was funny how everyone cocked their heads in confusion.
Root Explanation
Cocked → The word 'cocked' originates from the Old English 'coc', meaning rooster or male bird, and the suffix '-ed', which indicates a past participle form. The term 'cocked' originally referred to the position of a rooster's head, often used to describe something that is tilted or turned to one side, as in 'cocked hat'.
Memory Tip
Think of a rooster ('coc') tilting its head to one side, which helps you remember that 'cocked' means something is tilted or turned.
Visually Confused Words
clocked
uncocked
locked
corked
crocketed
coke
coed