"cock-knocker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cock-knockers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cock-knocker (plural cock-knockers)
  1. (offensive) An annoying or despicable person. Tags: offensive Synonyms: cock knocker, cockknocker
    Sense id: en-cock-knocker-en-noun-jn0bswOX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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