cocker

according to Cocker

Indicates or emphasizes that something is correct, right, or reliable. Refers to 17th-century English arithmetician Edward Cocker. Primarily heard in UK. Now that I've read over my thesis five times, I am quite sure it's free of errors and completed according to Cocker! The car leaking that much oil does not seem to be according to Cocker—I think you should take it to the shop as soon as possible.
See also: accord, cocker

cocker up

To pamper or spoil someone, especially through overindulgence. A noun or pronoun can be used between "cocker" and "up." Well, judging by the way his parents have cockered him up his whole life, it's no wonder he can't handle failure like an adult. I don't want to cocker up my kids, but I don't want to be too hard on them, either.
See also: cocker, up
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • according to Cocker
  • according to Gunter
  • nudge nudge
  • nudge nudge (wink wink)
  • nudge nudge, wink wink
  • take the Browns to the Super Bowl
  • better left unsaid
  • if God did not exist, it would be necessary to invent Him
  • bite me
  • bite the ice
References in periodicals archive
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Cocker has been absent from the show since July but will return for five more shows, with the last to be broadcast on Sunday December 31.
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Biscuit's become my ears; Hearing dog transforms Beth's life
He explained that the cocker retrieved from the platform in the canoe's bow.
Heart dog: sometimes a pup comes along and changes your life ... if you're lucky
Like humans, who share certain common traits, there are common generalizations that all cockers are intelligent, love to please their owners, trainable, great flush and retrieve dogs for hunters, lovers not fighters and merry.
Generalizations are dangerous
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Cocker, along with five members of his team, was arrested by Adelaide police in October 1972.
Joe Cocker Dies at 70: British Pop Singer Was Arrested After "Best Rock Show Ever" in Australia
Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr tweeted: "Goodbye and God bless to Joe Cocker."
Joe's iconic voice is forever etched in our memories; JOE COCKER 1944-2014Lung cancer claims gravel-voiced singer at 70
Cocker, who was born in Sheffield and had a career spanning more than 50 years, died yesterday after a battle with lung cancer.
Tributes to Joe Cocker
Edgar Berger, chairman and chief executive of Sony Music Entertainment International, who signed Cocker, said: "Joe Cocker is a legendary artist of rock and blues history and yet he was one of the most humble men I've ever met.
Joe loses his battle with lung cancer
Legendary singer Joe Cocker OBE has died aged 70 after battling cancer, and here we have paid tribute to the star with a look back at his life and successful career in the limelight.
Tributes to legendary singer Joe Cocker who has died from cancer aged 70; Sheffield-born singer enjoyed hugely successful career
Raspy-voiced, Grammy-winning singer Joe Cocker, best known for his cover of the Beatles' "With A Little Help From My Friends" and "You Are So Beautiful," has died, his agent said.
Singer Joe Cocker has died age 70 (Updated)
Dizzjam's managing director Neil Cocker said: "We've been trying to raise equity finance for a few months now, mainly through angel investors.
Music merchandising firm turns to crowdsourcing model for funds