moocah

/muːkɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

a rare or obsolete term for a type of cow or oxen, often used in old English or Scottish dialects

“The local farmer knew the moocah was a hard worker and could plow the fields with ease.”

2. verb

to move or walk clumsily, often in a gangly or uncoordinated manner

“After eating too much, John moocahed his way back to the couch, feeling a bit unsteady.”

Synonyms

  • cow
  • ox

Antonyms

  • agile
  • swift