cocket Meaning & Definition
What Does Cocket Mean?
Cocket is used as a noun meaning A document issued by the bond office as a receipt stating that customs duty has been paid. It is also used to mean An office in a customhouse where goods intended for export are entered. As a verb, it means To register or list on a cocket (customs document). As an adjective, it means pert; saucy.
Cocket at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɒkɪt/ |
| Plural | cockets |
| Comparative / superlative | more cocket, most cocket |
| Verb forms | cockets, cocketing, cocketed |
Cocket Definition (Noun)
- A document issued by the bond office as a receipt stating that customs duty has been paid.
- An office in a customhouse where goods intended for export are entered.
Cocket as a Verb
- To register or list on a cocket (customs document)
Cocket as an Adjective
- pert; saucy
Synonyms of Cocket
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Cocket synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
cocket (plural cockets)
cocket (third-person singular simple present cockets, present participle cocketing, simple past and past participle cocketed)
cocket (comparative more cocket, superlative most cocket)
Words That Rhyme With Cocket
Origin of Cocket
Origin 1: From Middle English coket, possibly from Latin quo quietus.
Origin 2: From French coquet (“coquettish”).
Questions People Ask About Cocket
Is cocket a noun or a verb?
Cocket is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb and an adjective.
What is the plural of cocket?
The plural of cocket is cockets.
What is the past tense of cocket?
The past tense of cocket is cocketed. The present participle is cocketing.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of cocket?
The comparative form is more cocket and the superlative form is most cocket.