Gockel

German

Etymology

Attested 16th century, but probably older. Perhaps from Proto-Germanic *kukkaz, though similar forms exist independently in many languages. Ultimately onomatopoeic.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈɡɔkəl/

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• Rhymes: -ɔkl̩

Noun

Gockel m (strong, genitive Gockels, plural Gockel)

1. (informal, regional) cock, rooster

   Synonym: Hahn

2. (figurative, more common) a man who is conceited, arrogant, and swank, often to the point of being ridiculous

Declension

Declension of Gockel [masculine, strong]

	singular			plural
	indef.	def.	noun	def.	noun
nominative	ein	der	Gockel	die	Gockel
genitive	eines	des	Gockels	der	Gockel
dative	einem	dem	Gockel	den	Gockeln
accusative	einen	den	Gockel	die	Gockel