Gockel

German

Etymology

Attested 16th century, but probably older. Perhaps from Proto-Germanic *kukkaz, though similar forms exist independently in many languages. Ultimately onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɔkəl/
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  • Rhymes: -ɔkl̩

Noun

Gockel m (strong, genitive Gockels, plural Gockel)

  1. (informal, regional) cock, rooster
    Synonym: Hahn
  2. (figurative, more common) a man who is conceited, arrogant, and swank, often to the point of being ridiculous

Declension

Declension of Gockel [masculine, strong]
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Gockel die Gockel
genitive eines des Gockels der Gockel
dative einem dem Gockel den Gockeln
accusative einen den Gockel die Gockel
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