cockfighting
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /ˈkɒkˌfaɪtɪŋ/
KK: /kɑkˌfaɪtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
A type of sport where two male chickens fight each other, often for entertainment and betting, and is illegal in many places.
Example
Cockfighting is banned in many countries due to concerns about animal cruelty.
Conversation
Did you hear about that controversy over cockfighting in the news?
Yeah, it's shocking how people can be so cruel to animals.
I can't believe it's still happening in some places.
I know, it makes me wonder what else is being hidden from us.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
bloodsport
gambling
fighting
Antonyms
peace
harmony
safety
verb
Definition
To engage in a contest where roosters fight each other, often for entertainment or gambling purposes.
Example
The illegal activity of cockfighting is banned in many countries due to animal cruelty concerns.
Tense Forms
Past: cockfought
Past Participle: cockfought
Conversation
Did you hear about the event where they are cockfighting?
Yeah, I heard it can get pretty intense.
I wonder how they even train the birds for cockfighting.
Root Explanation
Cockfighting is formed from "cock" (from Old English "cocc", meaning a male bird, specifically a rooster) and "fighting" (from Old English "fīhtan", meaning to engage in combat). The term refers to the practice of roosters fighting each other, often for sport.
Memory Tip
Think of a 'male bird' ('cock') engaging in 'combat' ('fighting') — that's what cockfighting is all about.
Visually Confused Words
fighting