"cocky's joy" meaning in English

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Noun

Audio: EN-AU ck1 cocky's joy.ogg [Australia]
Rhymes: -ɔɪ Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} cocky's joy (uncountable)
  1. (Australia, informal) Golden syrup. Tags: Australia, informal, uncountable Categories (topical): Sugars

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