spitchcock Meaning & Definition
What Does Spitchcock Mean?
Spitchcock is used as a noun meaning A method of cooking an eel (or occasionally some other fish) by splitting it along the back, cutting it into pieces, and broiling or frying it. It can also mean An eel (or other fish) prepared in this way. As a verb, it means To cook (an eel, or occasionally some other fish) by splitting it along the back, cutting it into pieces, and broiling or frying it.
Quick Facts About Spitchcock
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈspɪt͡ʃkɒk/ |
| Plural | spitchcocks |
| Verb forms | spitchcocks, spitchcocking, spitchcocked |
Spitchcock Definition (Noun)
- A method of cooking an eel (or occasionally some other fish) by splitting it along the back, cutting it into pieces, and broiling or frying it.
- An eel (or other fish) prepared in this way.
Spitchcock as a Verb
- To cook (an eel, or occasionally some other fish) by splitting it along the back, cutting it into pieces, and broiling or frying it.
Synonyms of Spitchcock
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Spitchcock synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
spitchcock (plural spitchcocks)
spitchcock (third-person singular simple present spitchcocks, present participle spitchcocking, simple past and past participle spitchcocked)
Words That Rhyme With Spitchcock
Origin of Spitchcock
Origin 1: The noun is derived from Middle English spiche-coke (“eel split lengthwise and broiled”).[1] The further etymology is uncertain;[2][3] the following possibilities have been suggested:
Origin 2: The verb is probably derived from the noun.
Questions People Ask About Spitchcock
Is spitchcock a noun or a verb?
Spitchcock is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of spitchcock?
The plural of spitchcock is spitchcocks.
What is the past tense of spitchcock?
The past tense of spitchcock is spitchcocked. The present participle is spitchcocking.