"cock rock" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: See cock (“penis”). Etymology templates: {{m|en|cock||penis}} cock (“penis”) Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cock rock (uncountable)
  1. (informal) A style of rock music performed by male bands, emphasizing aggressive sexuality. Tags: informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Musical genres Synonyms: cock-rock Hypernyms: rock Derived forms: cock rocker

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