单词 | snook-cocking |
释义 | > as lemmasˈsnook-cocking ˈsnook-cocking n. ΘΚΠ the mind > attention and judgement > contempt > derision, ridicule, or mockery > [noun] > action of hokering?c1225 scorninga1240 bourdingc1400 mocking?a1439 mockage1485 deriding1530 potting1553 frumping1611 ridiculing1680 illuding1696 guying1885 razzing1917 snook-cocking1950 1950 D. Gascoyne Vagrant 57 And not think them impudent snook-cocking. 1958 Economist 6 Dec. 880/2 The seven Liberal councillors of Finchley..in snook-cocking protest against the local shortcomings of London Transport's bus service have launched a free private service of their own. 1978 M. Cadogan & P. Craig Women & Children First viii. 167 Spike Milligan's snook-cocking record of his war-time experiences. < as lemmas |
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