General
cowk
What does cowk mean?
To retch or gag, on the verge of being sick.
"The state o' that made me cowk."
Origin
Scots, imitative of retching, closely related to 'boak'.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'cowk' mean?
To retch or heave, on the verge of vomiting.
How is 'cowk' different from 'boak'?
They're closely related Scots words for retching; 'cowk' leans towards gagging or heaving, while 'boak' also covers actually vomiting.
How is 'cowk' used?
As in 'The state o' that made me cowk' — the sight of that made me gag.
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