Looking for the meaning of the word CUCKOOED in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of CUCKOOED with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Cuckoo
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Middle English: from Old French cucu, imitative of its call
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈkʊkuː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
take over (the home of a vulnerable person) in order to establish a base for illegal drug dealing in the area
Short Definition:take over home of vulnerable person to establish base for illegal drug dealing
Examples:- the frightened woman confided to her support worker that her flat had been cuckooed by a gang selling drugs
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