NYT Dictionary

CORNCOB

/ˈkɔɹn.kɑb/
NounVerbCORN-cobcorn-cob · 2 syllablesGrade 1

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2024

Meaning

The central cylindrical core of an ear of corn (maize) on which the kernels are attached in rows.

Etymology

Origin: Unknown

From corn + cob. The Internet slang sense emerged from a 2011 absurdist tweet by Weird Twitter personality dril in which a man furiously denies being owned as he transforms into a corncob.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

cornhuskerhayseedboggerbogtrotterboorbucolicbydloculchiecarlchurl

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle:

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