cockeye

cock·eye

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kok-ahy]
- /ˈkɒkˌaɪ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kok-ahy]
- /ˈkɒkˌaɪ/

Definitions of cockeye word

noun cockeye an eye affected with strabismus or one that squints 3
noun cockeye a squinting eye 3
noun plural cockeye an eye that squints or is affected with strabismus. 1
noun cockeye A squinting eye. 1
noun cockeye (engineering) The socket in the ball of a millstone, which sits on the cockhead. 0

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Origin of cockeye

First appearance:

before 1815

One of the 39% newest English words

1815-25; cock2 (v.) + eye

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Parts of speech for Cockeye

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cockeye popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

cockeye usage trend in Literature

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