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- [kuhz-uh n]
- /ˈkʌz ən/
- /ˈkʌz.n̩.ɪŋ/
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- [kuhz-uh n]
- /ˈkʌz ən/
Definitions of cozening word
- noun cozening Present participle of cozen. 1
- noun cozening fraud; deception; the acts of one who cozens. 0
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Origin of cozening
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; perhaps < Old North French coçonner to resell, verbal derivative of coçon retailer (< Latin coctiōnem, accusative of coctiō, cōciō dealer), influenced by Middle French cousin dupe, literally, cousin
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Parts of speech for Cozening
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cozening popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 69% 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.
cozening usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cozening
noun cozening
- ripoff — an act or instance of ripping off another or others; a theft, cheat, or swindle.
- cheat — When someone cheats, they do not obey a set of rules which they should be obeying, for example in a game or exam.
- dissimulation — the act of dissimulating; feigning; hypocrisy.
- run around — to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground.
- jive — swing music or early jazz.
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