ALL meanings of cock a snook
cock a snook
C c - noun cock a snook to make a rude gesture by putting one thumb to the nose with the fingers of the hand outstretched 3
- noun cock a snook to show contempt by being insulting or offensive 3
- noun cock a snook a gesture of defiance, disrespect, or derision. 1
- idioms cock a snook cock a / one's snook, to thumb the nose: a painter who cocks a snook at traditional techniques. Also, cock a snoot. 1
- verb cock a snook (Britain, idiomatic, pejorative, as a gesture) To perform a snook, a gesture of disrespect. 0