NYT Dictionary

COCKING

/kˈɑkɪŋ/
VerbNounAdjectiveCOCK-ingcock-ing · 2 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2024, 2025

Meaning

present participle and gerund of cock

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From cock (“a male bird, esp. a rooster; many derivatives, incl. penis”) + -ing (forming participles).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles:

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