noun, verb, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative form of cold cock. alt-of, alternative

Verb

1. 1
   To hit someone with a cold cock. slang, transitive
2. 2
   To hit someone with a club, bottle, or any object that gives additional force to the blow. slang, transitive
3. 3
   To knock someone unconscious. slang, transitive

   ""I can't believe it. You cold-cocked the big stud." "He blindsided and cold-cocked him," Greer said proudly."

Synonyms

All synonyms

anesthetizebangbashbatbeltbenumb

Example

More examples

""I can't believe it. You cold-cocked the big stud." "He blindsided and cold-cocked him," Greer said proudly."

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