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cockeye

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Cockeye (noun) means an eye that squints or turns in an unusual direction.

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An eye that squints or turns in an unusual direction.

"As flies swarmed around a nearby outhouse, Molly B eyed him for a moment, looking him up and down with a cockeye that seemed to have a life of its own." — Bill Bishop, Two Hearts (2019)

"“Fine day, gents,” said he, focusing his cockeye." — William Patterson White, Lynch Lawyers (1920)

The hole at the centre of a millstone that fits over its supporting spindle.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

Formed from cock and eye. See cock (‘to turn up’).

Rhymes for cockeye

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What is the meaning of cockeye?

"cockeye" (noun) means an eye that squints or turns in an unusual direction.

What are the different meanings of cockeye?

"cockeye" has 2 main meanings: 1. An eye that squints or turns in an unusual direction; 2. The hole at the centre of a millstone that fits over its supporting spindle.