acock

AH-kok

Definitions

1. noun

A young male chicken, especially one that is not yet capable of crowing

“The farmer was delighted to see the new acocK among his flock.”

2. verb

To make a loud, shrill cry, especially like a young cockerel

“The birds acockered loudly at dawn.”

Synonyms

  • chick
  • young cockerel

Antonyms

  • capon
  • hen