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WHAT DOES COCK A SNOOK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of cock a snook in the English dictionary

The definition of cock a snook in the dictionary is to make a rude gesture by putting one thumb to the nose with the fingers of the hand outstretched. Other definition of cock a snook is to show contempt by being insulting or offensive.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COCK A SNOOK

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cock feather
cock lobster
cock of the walk
cock rock
cock sparrow
cock-a-doodle-doo
cock-a-hoop
cock-a-leekie
cock-a-leekie soup
cock-and-bull story
cock-of-the-rock
cock-teaser
cockabullies
cockabully
cockade
cockaded
Cockaigne
cockalorum
cockamamie

WORDS THAT END LIKE COCK A SNOOK

book
chinook
cook
Facebook
hook
in my book
inglenook
look
nanook
nook
notebook
on the hook
outlook
schnook
shnook
snook
the book
the New Look
took
wet chinook

Synonyms and antonyms of cock a snook in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «cock a snook» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COCK A SNOOK

Find out the translation of cock a snook to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cock a snook from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «cock a snook» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

公鸡闻
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

cock a snook
570 millions of speakers

English

cock a snook
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

एक प्रकार की मछली मुर्गा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الديك و سنوك
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

петух длинный нос
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

arme um robalo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

মোরগ একটি snook
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la nique
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ayam goreng
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hahn eine lange Nase
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アカメコック
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

농어 수탉
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pitik jago
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gà một snook
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சேவல் ஒரு snook
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉक आणि स्नूक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Horoz atmak
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

cazzo un snook
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kogut snook
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

півень довгий ніс
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cocoș un Snook
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

cock ένα snook
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

haan ​​´n lang neus
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

cock a snook
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kuk en Snook
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cock a snook

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COCK A SNOOK»

The term «cock a snook» is regularly used and occupies the 61.935 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COCK A SNOOK» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about cock a snook

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COCK A SNOOK»

Discover the use of cock a snook in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cock a snook and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Concepts of Indoctrination: Philosophical Essays
This volume combines both American and English interpretations of a crucial idea in the philosophy of education and helps bridge the gap between the teaching of the subject in the USA and the UK.
Ivan A. Snook, 2010
2
Snook on a Fly: Tackle, Tactics, and Tips for Catching the ...
Without this kind of tool, it can be next to impossible to remove a fly that is lodged deep in a snook's throat. A hemostat is preferable because it can be easily clipped onto and removed from a vest or shirt pocket. SNOOK TACTICS: FIGHTING ...
Norm Zeigler, 2006
3
The Snook Book: A Complete Anglers Guide
Special Features Where to find more snook than ever before Snook tackle that won’t let you down Live bait expertise—finding it and fishing it Giant snook—best times, techniques, tackle Plug casting, spinning and flyrodding Packed with ...
Frank Sargeant, 1990
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Friendly Fire: The Accidental Shootdown of U.S. Black Hawks ...
This book attempts to make sense of this tragedy--a tragedy that on its surface makes no sense at all. With almost twenty years in uniform and a Ph.D. in organizational behavior, Lieutenant Colonel Snook writes from a unique perspective.
Scott A. Snook, 2011
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San Francisco Municipal Reports for the Fiscal Year ...
Thomas Mortoe. Mau, Sadler 4 Co. James A. Snook A' Co. Mau, Sadler 4 Co. James A. Snook k Co Thomas Morton. Mau, Sadler Si Co. Mau, Sadler S Co. James A . Snook & (o. James A. Snook 0 Co. James A. Snook 4 Co. Mau, Sadler 4 Co.
San Francisco (Calif.) Board of Supervisors, 1900
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San Francisco Municipal Reports
Thomas Morton. Mau, Sadler & Co. James A. Snook k Co. Mau, Sadler & Co. James A. Snook & Co. Thomas Morton. Mau, Sadler & Co. Mau, Sadler & Co James A. Snook & Co. James A. Snook Si Co. James A. Snook & Co. Mau, Sadler & Co.
San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors, 1900
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Municipal Reports for the Fiscal Year ....
A. Snook 8. C0. Screws, flatheadod, iron, 1 inch, No. 10 . . . . . . . . . . . .f. .. .. Per gross... . '09 Jan. A. Shook k 00. Screws, iistheaded. iron, 1} inch, No. 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Per gross _ _ -09 Jan. A. Snook & C0. Scrcws, flstheaded, iron, 1} inch,  ...
San Francisco (Calif.). Board of Supervisors, 1898
8
Fish Fights: A Hall of Fame Quest
A snook strike on the surface is unforgettable. Bagley Mullets, Rapalas, Bombers, and Rattletraps all deliver great results. Snook will crash flies as well. I like to fish them with an 8-weight rod and medium-sinking three-inch flies tied on l/0 or 2/0 ...
Bob Rich, 2006
9
Zoos in Postmodernism: Signs and Simulation
Instead of extending congratulations my fishing partner smirks and points out that although a snook in the hand beats a snook in the mangroves, if I release this one I might not catch another all day, and then any legal-size snook he catches ...
Stephen Spotte, 2006
10
Fact & Fiction Hunting & Fishing Stories
Occasionally a snook or two would drift into sight scattering small baitfish as they swam by. We had caught quite a few baitfishes to use that night, mostly small mullet, and when we finally began to cast them around the lights the resulting ...
Chambless Johnston, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COCK A SNOOK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cock a snook is used in the context of the following news items.
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Once Upon a Time: When 25 paise went a long way
In the old days, for 25 paise, you could cock a snook at dignity, whistle at a love scene on screen and make short work of the dignity of the ... «Hindustan Times, Jul 15»
2
The Jack Warner saga
And like most post-colonial peoples, we have always had a certain admiration for those who could cock a snook at authority and get away with ... «Stabroek News, Jul 15»
3
Where has the old Modi gone?
The manner in which Rajasthan chief minister Vasundhara Raje has been able to cock a snook at the party bosses, and stay on in power ... «The Statesman, Jul 15»
4
Possibility of Emergency once again, Advani raises national debate
... party president into publicly declaring support, knows she cannot indefinitely cock a snook at the center," says an article by Bhavdeep Kang. «New Kerala, Jul 15»
5
India's powerful women: An inspirational artistic presence
She is in complete charge of her life and can cock a snook at power, whether that of her 'coach', her teacher or of any man around including the ... «Hindustan Times, Jun 15»
6
It's bluff rapid transit system
However, in several other places, especially in the eastern parts of the city, adamant vehicle drivers cock a snook at the law and unabashedly ... «Ahmedabad Mirror, Jun 15»
7
Bashir debacle: High Court to detail reasons for arrest ruling
"But what is far worse is that government did not merely cock a snook at the international obligations, in defiance of Section 231-4 of the ... «eNCA, Jun 15»
8
Twists to Modigate
It treats his case “as per rules” and grants him a safe haven for several years and aids him in his attempt to cock a snook at the Indian law ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
9
Forex Forecast: Pound Sterling Euro (GBP/EUR) Exchange Rate …
The Greek contingent's offer appeared to cock a snook at the eurogroup, containing details of a proposed cut to sales tax on medicine, books ... «Currency News, Jun 15»
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Premier League - Paper Round: Manchester City start £80m war …
cock a snook at his employers when he leaves the Etihad in the summer. And we're with Mourinho on this one: it feels that Toure's problem is ... «Yahoo Eurosport UK, May 15»

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