Definitions

1. noun

A bird of the family Cuculidae, typically having a slender body, a long tail, and a distinctive call, often associated with spring migration.

“The cuckoo’s song filled the forest, signaling the arrival of warmer weather.”

2. adjective

Relating to or characteristic of a cuckoo, such as its call or behavior.

“The cuckoo’s distinctive cry echoed through the valley.”

3. verb

To remove eggs from another bird’s nest and lay one’s own eggs in the nest, typically as a reproductive strategy.

“The female cuckoo cuckooed the robin’s nest, leaving her own egg to be raised by the host parents.”

4. exclamation

An expression used to comment on something as being foolish or absurd.

“What a cuckoo idea to go skydiving on a whim!”

5. noun

A person who is foolish, eccentric, or unconventional.

“He’s a bit of a cuckoo, always wearing funny hats and talking to himself.”