noun
Street Slang
cuckooing
KOO-koo-ing · noun · slang
Taking over a vulnerable person's home as a drug base.
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Cuckooing is when drug dealers seize control of a vulnerable person's home, through coercion or manipulation, to use as a base for dealing.
“Neighbours grew suspicious when strangers began coming and going, a sign of cuckooing.”
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cuckooing In A Sentence
Neighbours grew suspicious when strangers began coming and going, a sign of cuckooing.
Origin & Usage
UK term; from the cuckoo bird taking over other birds' nests.
Variants
cuckoo
People Also Ask
What is 'cuckooing'?
It's when drug dealers take over a vulnerable person's home, through coercion or manipulation, and use it as a base for dealing.
Why is it called 'cuckooing'?
It's named after the cuckoo bird, which takes over other birds' nests rather than building its own.
Where is 'cuckooing' used?
It's a UK term closely tied to county lines drug operations and the exploitation of vulnerable people.
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