cuckold
10 synonyms for cuckold, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A man whose wife or partner has been unfaithful to him.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A man whose wife or partner has been unfaithful to him.
“The play mocks the jealous cuckold as a comic figure.”
Etymology
From Old French cucuault, built from cucu ("cuckoo") plus a suffix — a reference to cuckoo birds laying eggs in other birds' nests.
Full origin of cuckold →Frequently asked questions
What does “cuckold” mean?
The word “cuckold” means a man whose wife or partner has been unfaithful to him. In plain terms, an old-fashioned, often mocking word for a man betrayed by an unfaithful partner.
How do you pronounce “cuckold”?
“Cuckold” is pronounced KUH-kohld (/ˈkʌ.koʊld/ in IPA).
How do you use “cuckold” in a sentence?
Here is “cuckold” used in a sentence: “The play mocks the jealous cuckold as a comic figure.”
What is another word for “cuckold”?
Words with a similar meaning to “cuckold” include Acteon, cornuto, cuck, cuckhold, hoddy-peak and skimmington.
What part of speech is “cuckold”?
Depending on how it is used, “cuckold” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “cuckold” come from?
The word “cuckold” comes from Old French. From Old French cucuault, built from cucu ("cuckoo") plus a suffix — a reference to cuckoo birds laying eggs in other birds' nests.
How many meanings does “cuckold” have?
“Cuckold” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a man whose wife or partner has been unfaithful to him.
