How Do You Spell COCKSHY?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒkʃi] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "Cockshy" may seem confusing to some due to the second syllable being pronounced as "shy" instead of "shee." However, this is because the root word "cock" is pronounced as "kahk" in IPA phonetic transcription, with the "o" being silent. Therefore, the correct pronunciation would be "kahk-shy." Cockshy is a term used in old English for a game in which players throw sticks at a target, usually a cock or a bird on a pole.

COCKSHY Meaning and Definition

1. Cockshy is a term that refers to a traditional carnival or fairground game often played during the medieval times. This game involves participants throwing small objects, typically balls or stones, at a target or a moving object in an attempt to hit it accurately. The target, known as the cockshy, can take various forms, such as a wooden structure with a target painted on it or a live bird tied to a post. The game's name is derived from the combination of "cock," meaning a male bird like a rooster, and "shy," referring to the act of throwing or aiming.

   Cockshy can also be used more broadly to describe an individual or something that is the object of criticism, ridicule, or attack. In this context, it implies that someone or something is being targeted or subjected to harsh judgment or criticism. For example, a person who constantly makes mistakes and becomes a target for other people's disapproval could be described as a cockshy.

   Furthermore, this term is occasionally employed metaphorically to represent the act of avoiding or dodging a situation, similar to the way a cockshy bird might try to evade projectiles. It can also illustrate someone being hesitant or unwilling to engage in a particular task or activity, reflecting a sense of caution or reservation.

Common Misspellings for COCKSHY

• xockshy
• vockshy
• fockshy
• dockshy
• cickshy
• ckckshy
• clckshy
• cpckshy
• c0ckshy
• c9ckshy
• coxkshy
• covkshy
• cofkshy
• codkshy
• cocjshy
• cocmshy
• coclshy
• cocoshy
• cocishy
• Cockchy

Etymology of COCKSHY

The word "cockshy" is derived from the combination of two words: "cock" and "shy".

The term "cock" originally referred to a male chicken or a rooster, and it can be traced back to the Old English word "cocc" or "coc". Over time, "cock" also began to be used as a term to refer to a man or a male animal in general.

The term "shy" comes from the Old English word "scéoh" meaning "to avoid" or "to withdraw". It evolved to the Middle English word "shyen" which means "to throw or shoot things at randomly".

When combined, "cockshy" refers to a practice in which objects are thrown or shot at a target, often a wooden or clay figure of a rooster.

Plural form of COCKSHY is COCKSHIES