Masculine

coice

Meaning

  1. (masculine) a kick from a quadruped such as a horse, donkey or camel
  2. (masculine) a strong kick with the sole or back of the foot
  3. (masculine) recoil (pushback from a fired firearm)
  4. (figuratively, masculine) a curt, rude response; a snap

Synonyms

Frequency

24k
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈkoj.si/
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese couce m (compare Galician couce m), from Latin calcem f (“heel”). Cognate with Spanish coz f.

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