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cow
1[ kou ]
noun
- the mature female of a bovine animal, especially of the genus Bos.
- the female of certain other mammals, as elephants, seals, and whales.
- Informal. a domestic bovine of either sex and any age.
- Slang: Disparaging and Offensive.
- a contemptible woman, especially one who is fat, stupid, lazy, etc.
- a woman who has a large number of children or is frequently pregnant.
cow
2[ kou ]
verb (used with object)
- to frighten with threats, violence, etc.; intimidate; overawe.
Synonyms: , ,
cow
1/ 첹ʊ /
noun
- the mature female of any species of cattle, esp domesticated cattle
- the mature female of various other mammals, such as the elephant, whale, and seal
- not in technical use any domestic species of cattle
- informal.a disagreeable woman
- slang.something objectionable (esp in the phrase a fair cow )
- till the cows come home informal.for a very long time; effectively for ever
cow
2/ 첹ʊ /
verb
- tr to frighten or overawe, as with threats
Other Word Forms
- Ƿ· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of cow1
Origin of cow2
Word History and Origins
Origin of cow1
Origin of cow2
Idioms and Phrases
- have a cow, Slang. to become very angry or upset; throw a fit:
My mom will have a cow when she hears I'm moving.
- till / until the cows come home, for a long time; forever:
You can keep arguing till the cows come home, but I won't change my mind.
More idioms and phrases containing cow
In addition to the idiom beginning with cow , also see cash cow ; holy cow ; sacred cow ; till the cows come home .Example Sentences
“It is also a cash cow and it has an identity for a network, which is truly important.”
“An elk is a lot more intimidating than a cow,” Griffin said.
Instead of cowing Canadians, President Trump’s threats to annex their country have unleashed a wave of patriotic fervor unmatched in living memory.
Bird flu is also spreading beyond poultry, affecting dairy cows, house cats, wild birds, and even seals, disrupting ecosystems.
In his first few months in office, Trump has intimidated opponents in politics and media, cowed powerful law firms and even co-opted tech titans who were once among his loudest critics.
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Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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