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Cowson

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

(slang, chiefly South London, archaic) An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (slang, chiefly South London, archaic) An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git.
  2. (slang, chiefly South London, archaic) Used for emphasis; bloody; fucking.

Example Sentences

That cowson still owes me five quid.
Millwall lost again. What a cowson.
Dance, yuh funny-faced cowson.
Well, I come down in the world…It’s a cowson, ain’t it.
No kiddin’, I used to get on lovely with them, all except one cowson who wouldn’t wash.
You lucky cowson. With a bleeding March coming off tomorrow and all.
That cowson nut is rusted frozen.
That cowson car refused to start on the tenth attempt.

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What does cowson mean?

Cowson means (slang, chiefly South London, archaic) An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git..

What is a synonym for cowson?

Common synonyms include git, damned.

What is the opposite of cowson?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use cowson in a sentence?

That cowson still owes me five quid.

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