verb
General Slang
cowk
KOWK · verb · informal
To retch or heave; to feel like vomiting
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Definitions
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To retch or gag, on the verge of being sick.
“The state o' that made me cowk.”
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cowk In A Sentence
The state o' that made me cowk.
Origin & Usage
Scots, imitative of retching, closely related to 'boak'.
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What does 'cowk' mean?
To retch or heave, on the verge of vomiting.
How is 'cowk' different from 'boak'?
They're closely related Scots words for retching; 'cowk' leans towards gagging or heaving, while 'boak' also covers actually vomiting.
How is 'cowk' used?
As in 'The state o' that made me cowk' — the sight of that made me gag.
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