How Do You Spell CUCKOLDOM?

Pronunciation: [kˈʌkə͡ʊldəm] (IPA)

"Cuckoldom" is a word that refers to the state or practice of being a cuckold. It is spelled with a "c" at the beginning, followed by the "u" and "c" combination that creates a "k" sound. The second syllable has an "o" and "l" combination that sounds like "awl". The final syllable is pronounced as "dum". The IPA phonetic transcription for "Cuckoldom" is /ˈkʌkəldəm/. This word has a negative connotation and is often used to describe a man who is cheated on by his partner.

CUCKOLDOM Meaning and Definition

1. Cuckoldom is a noun that refers to the state or condition of being a cuckold, or the practice of a man unknowingly raising another man's child or being unfaithful to his spouse. The term is derived from the word "cuckold," which historically referred to a man whose wife was unfaithful to him.

   In the context of relationships, cuckoldom is often associated with the act of adultery and the subsequent humiliation and emasculation of the husband who is deceived by his partner's infidelity. It often involves the husband raising and supporting another man's offspring, mistakenly believing them to be his own. This concept has been widely represented in literature, drama, and art, often displaying the cuckold as a figure of ridicule or pity.

   Today, the term "cuckoldom" is more commonly used in a figurative sense to describe situations where a person feels financially, socially, or emotionally manipulated or taken advantage of by their partner. It can also extend beyond romantic relationships to encompass situations where trust is betrayed or where one person is subjected to treatment that undermines their dignity or self-esteem.

   Cuckoldom often invokes feelings of betrayal, humiliation, and powerlessness for those involved. It symbolizes a disruption in the traditional patriarchal order and highlights the complexities of human relationships and the fragility of trust between individuals.

2. Act of adultery; state of a cuckold.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CUCKOLDOM

• xuckoldom
• vuckoldom
• fuckoldom
• duckoldom
• cyckoldom
• chckoldom
• cjckoldom
• cickoldom
• c8ckoldom
• c7ckoldom
• cuxkoldom
• cuvkoldom
• cufkoldom
• cudkoldom
• cucjoldom
• cucmoldom
• cucloldom
• cucooldom
• cucioldom
• cuckildom

Etymology of CUCKOLDOM

The word "cuckoldom" is derived from the combination of two words: "cuckold" and the suffix "-dom".

The term "cuckold" originates from the Middle English word "cokewold", which was formed by combining "cok" (meaning "cuckoo") and "wold" (meaning "weald" or "woodland"). In medieval Europe, it was believed that the female cuckoo bird laid its eggs in the nests of other birds, leading to the young cuckoos being raised by foster parents of a different species. This behavior was metaphorically applied to human relationships, specifically men who were unknowingly raising children born from their wives' infidelity. Thus, a "cuckold" came to mean a man whose wife had been unfaithful.