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Meaning of cold-cock | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2

Definitions

To hit someone with a cold cock.
slang, transitive
To hit someone with a club, bottle, or any object that gives additional force to the blow.
slang, transitive
To knock someone unconscious.
slang, transitive

Examples

“"I can't believe it. You cold-cocked the big stud." "He blindsided and cold-cocked him," Greer said proudly.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

cold-cocked cold-cocking cold-cocks cold-conk cold-conked cold-conking