| 词组 | cock a snook at |
| 释义 | cock a snookTo regard someone or something with disrespect. Primarily heard in UK. Don't you cock a snook at my instructions—I'm your superior! cock a snook at someoneto show or express defiance or scorn at someone. He cocked a snook at the traffic cop and tore up the ticket. The boy cocked a snook at the park attendant and walked on the grass. cock a ˈsnook at somebody/something(British English, informal)1 make a rude gesture by putting your thumb to your nose 2 do or say something that shows your lack of respect for somebody/something, especially when you cannot be punished for this: She cocked a snook at her teachers by going to school with her hair dyed purple. |
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