cocker
/ˈkɑkər/
noun
- A breed of small or medium-sized dog with long ears and a silky coat, originally bred for hunting.
- The cocker wagged its tail excitedly when I picked up the leash.
- Our family adopted a friendly cocker from the animal shelter.
- She brushes her cocker's long ears every morning to keep them tangle-free.
verb
- To treat someone with excessive care or indulgence; to pamper.
- The coach warned parents not to cocker the young athletes too much.
- She tends to cocker her cat, letting it sleep on the pillow next to her.
- Grandparents often cocker their grandchildren with treats and gifts.
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