"cockbrained" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more cockbrained [comparative], most cockbrained [superlative]
Etymology: cock + brained Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cock|brained}} cock + brained Head templates: {{en-adj}} cockbrained (comparative more cockbrained, superlative most cockbrained)
  1. (archaic, derogatory) Foolish; lacking in common sense and good judgement. Tags: archaic, derogatory Synonyms: scatterbrained, rash, giddy, cock-brained Related terms: cockbrain
    Sense id: en-cockbrained-en-adj-GObtnxFh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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