cockshy

noun

cock·​shy ˈkäk-ˌshī How to pronounce cockshy (audio)
plural cockshies
1
a
: a throw at an object set up as a mark
b
: a mark or target so set up
2
: an object or person taken as a butt (as of criticism)

Word History

Etymology

cock entry 1 + shy, noun

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Time Traveler
The first known use of cockshy was in 1836

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Cite this Entry

“Cockshy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cockshy. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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