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Meaning of cock a snook | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. To perform a snook, a gesture of disrespect.
    UK, derogatory, idiomatic
  2. To flout or show disrespect to.
    broadly, figuratively

Examples

“to cock a snook at authority”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

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