adj
cocked
kokt
Cocked (adj) means Tilted or set at an angle, especially describing a hat, head, or firearm ready to fire. Example: “He wore his cap cocked to one side.”
adj
1
Tilted or set at an angle, especially describing a hat, head, or firearm ready to fire.
"He wore his cap cocked to one side."
"The gun was cocked and ready."
2
Informal: drunk.
"By midnight he was thoroughly cocked."
How to use cocked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTilted at an angle, or (informally) drunk; also describes a gun with its hammer pulled back, ready to fire.
When to use it
The "drunk" sense is informal slang.
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What does “cocked” mean?
The word “cocked” means tilted or set at an angle, especially describing a hat, head, or firearm ready to fire. In plain terms, tilted at an angle, or (informally) drunk; also describes a gun with its hammer pulled back, ready to fire.
How do you pronounce “cocked”?
“Cocked” is pronounced kokt (/kɑkt/ in IPA).
How do you use “cocked” in a sentence?
Here is “cocked” used in a sentence: “He wore his cap cocked to one side.”
What part of speech is “cocked”?
“Cocked” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “cocked” have?
“Cocked” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: tilted or set at an angle, especially describing a hat, head, or firearm ready to fire.
