Associations to the word «Cocker»

Wiktionary

COCKER, noun. (dated) One who breeds gamecocks or arranges cockfights.
COCKER, noun. (dated) One who hunts gamecocks.
COCKER, noun. (colloquial) A cocker spaniel, either of two breeds of dogs originally bred for hunting gamecocks.
COCKER, noun. A rustic high shoe, half-boots
COCKER, noun. (UK) (informal) Friend, mate.
COCKER, verb. To make a nestle-cock of; to indulge or pamper (particularly of children)
COCKER SPANIEL, noun. Either of two breeds of dog, the American cocker spaniel and the English cocker spaniel.
COCKER SPANIELS, noun. Plural of cocker spaniel
COCKER UP, verb. To indulge (someone); to bolster, encourage (a person, feeling etc.).

Dictionary definition

COCKER, noun. A small breed with wavy silky hair; originally developed in England.
COCKER, verb. Treat with excessive indulgence; "grandparents often pamper the children"; "Let's not mollycoddle our students!".

Wise words

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