Masculine
Gockel
Meaning
- (informal, masculine, regional, strong) cock, rooster
- (common, figuratively, masculine, strong) a man who is conceited, arrogant, and swank, often to the point of being ridiculous
Synonyms
coq
gallo
gallus
galo
galloFrequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈɡɔkəl/
Etymology
Attested 16th century, but probably older. Perhaps from Proto-Germanic *kukkaz, though similar forms exist independently in many languages. Ultimately onomatopoeic.
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