adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git. London, South, archaic, slang

   "Dance, yuh funny-faced cowson."

Adjective

1. 1
   Used for emphasis; bloody; fucking. London, South, archaic, not-comparable, slang

   "That cowson nut is rusted frozen."

Synonyms

All synonyms

bastardbloodydamndamnedfuckergit

Example

More examples

"Well, I come down in the world…It’s a cowson, ain’t it."

Etymology

Attested since the 1920s. From cow + son

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