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PRONUNCIATION OF COCK OF THE WALK

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF COCK OF THE WALK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Cock of the walk is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES COCK OF THE WALK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of cock of the walk in the English dictionary

The definition of cock of the walk in the dictionary is a person who asserts himself in a strutting pompous way.


WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE COCK OF THE WALK

cock
cock a snook
cock feather
cock lobster
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 OF THE WALK

boardwalk
cakewalk
catwalk
crosswalk
emu walk
jaywalk
Lambeth walk
moon walk
moonwalk
perp walk
random walk
riverwalk
ropewalk
sidewalk
skywalk
sleepwalk
spacewalk
walk
walk the walk
widow´s walk

Synonyms and antonyms of cock of the walk in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «cock of the walk» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF COCK OF THE WALK

Find out the translation of cock of the walk to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of cock of the walk 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 of the walk» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

走的公鸡
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

gallo de la caminata
570 millions of speakers

English

cock of the walk
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चलने के मुर्गा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الديك من المشي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

петух из ходьбы
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Galo da caminhada
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাঁটার মোরগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

coq de la promenade
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Ayam berjalan kaki
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Hahn im Korb
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

お山の大将
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

거리 의 수탉
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pitik jago
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

gà của đi bộ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நடைபயிற்சி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चालाचा कोंबडा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Yürüyüşe ait horoz
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

gallo del pollaio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kogut na spacer
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

півень з ходьби
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cocoș de mers pe jos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

κόκορας του με τα πόδια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

haan ​​van die loop
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

kuk av promenaden
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

kuk av turen
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of cock of the walk

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «COCK OF THE WALK»

The term «cock of the walk» is very widely used and occupies the 13.570 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «COCK OF THE WALK» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «COCK OF THE WALK»

Discover the use of cock of the walk in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to cock of the walk and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Walk: A Novel
A life-changing journey, both physical and spiritual, The Walk is the first of an unforgettable series of books about one man’s search for hope.
Richard Paul Evans, 2010
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A Walk Across America
Twenty-five years ago, a disillusioned young man set out on a walk across America. This is the book he wrote about that journey -- a classic account of the reawakening of his faith in himself and his country.
Peter Jenkins, 2001
3
Miles to Go: The Second Journal of the Walk Series
Continues the walking journey of Alan Christoffersen and recounts more of the experiences of betrayal and tragic loss that motivated his travels.
Richard Paul Evans, 2012
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The Long Walk
In a futuristic America ruled by ultraconservatives one hundred of the nation's hardiest boys must endure a five-hundred-mile marathon race in order to win fame and fortune
Richard Bachman, 1999
5
Advancing the Three-Minute Walk-Through: Mastering ...
An expanded examination of the Downey Walk-Through, this sequel shows leaders how to help teachers improve their practice by engaging them in reflection and professional dialogue.
Carolyn J. Downey, Betty E. Steffy, William K. Poston, Jr., 2009
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Walking on Water: A Novel
When the long walk from Seattle to Key West finally nears an end, Alan Christoffersen must return to the west and face yet another crisis just as he has begun to heal from so much loss.
Richard Paul Evans, 2014
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The Daughter's Walk: A Novel
This beautiful and compelling work of historical fiction deserves the widest possible audience.” —Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) From the Trade Paperback edition.
Jane Kirkpatrick, 2011
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Cock of the Walk, Toughest Man on the River
Their loss of limbs or eyes would forever be a reminder of a time when they fought for the title of Cock of the Walk. Suddenly, the door burst open! anthony jumped to his feet. With a feeling of pride, he watched as the crowd parted, making a ...
Larry Williams, 2009
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The Walk: Notes on a Romantic Image
... of the mind For the nineteenth-century Americans, by contrast, forgetting is the mental condition that liberates us into the only experience of life worth living, the fresh encounter with the new and the wild Every step of the walk unburdens us of  ...
Jeffrey Cane Robinson, 2006
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Elements of the Random Walk: An introduction for Advanced ...
They are essentially the mean square deviations of the steps of the walker from the "center of gravity" of the walk. In Figure 6.4 the walk's center of gravity lies at the point of intersection of the two thick lines, each of which lie in the direction of ...
Joseph Rudnick, George Gaspari, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «COCK OF THE WALK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term cock of the walk is used in the context of the following news items.
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Auburn, Opelika restaurants, hotels gear up for Barbasol golf …
“We hope there will be a large turnout due to the tournament,” said Herbert Collins, general manager at Cock of the Walk in Opelika. «Opelika Auburn News, Jul 15»
2
Close encounter with coyote inspires vigilance
It may be helpful to consider that what may be responsible for giving coyotes a “cock of the walk” attitude is their lack of predators. What preys ... «Camarillo Acorn, Jul 15»
3
A Citizen of the World is someone who cares
But patriotism isn't exclusive to Little Englanders, as millions the world over subscribe to the view that their nation is the cock of the walk. Clearly ... «Lancashire Evening Post, Jul 15»
4
Bigger than Brangelina: First celebrity couple were Angel who …
The press loved to hate William, and cartoonists – the paparazzi of the time – portrayed him as Cock of the Walk and saucily dubbed him Mr ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jun 15»
5
Jane Macdougall: Cock-a-doodle-don't, or how to pick a fight with an …
Where do you think the expression, 'Cock of the walk' came from?” “But, but, but … ” I explained my benign Laura Ingalls Wilder intentions and ... «National Post, Jun 15»
6
BWW Reviews: Sparks Fly in Houston Ballet's THE TAMING OF THE …
Looris has the obnoxiousness of Petruchio down pat, is funny as the buffoon, and great as the cock of the walk - he swaggers, wide-legged into ... «Broadway World, Jun 15»
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In league with the best
Get it right and you'll be the cock of the walk; if you don't, you'll still be a good student but not quite the best. The pressure produced by the ... «The Hindu, Jun 15»
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'iZombie': David Anders says villain Blaine is part-Spike, part-James …
And as long as he keeps avoiding head shots, he will continue walking around like the cock of the walk. What do you think would make him ... «Los Angeles Times, Jun 15»
9
Bad sign when media executive pay outstrips bankers'
Merrill Lynch's newly arrived chief executive John Thain was cock of the walk, taking home $83.1m, and financial services chiefs made up four ... «Financial Times, May 15»
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'Mad Men': Jon Hamm gives his take on the finale
... but to me, Peggy's larger resolution was in the penultimate episode when she walks into McCann, the cock of the walk, and takes what's hers. «TheCelebrityCafe.com, May 15»

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