Cuckooed

Pronunciation: /ˈkʊkuːd/

Definitions of cuckooed

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'cuckooed' is a verb indicating the action of making the sound of a cuckoo bird.

Example Sentences

A1 The bird cuckooed loudly in the forest.

A2 She knew it was morning when the cuckooed from the clock.

B1 The cuckooed in the distance, signaling the start of spring.

B2 The cuckooed at regular intervals, creating a peaceful atmosphere.

C1 The cuckooed with such precision that it was almost musical.

C2 The cuckooed in perfect harmony with the other birds in the orchestra.

Examples of cuckooed in a Sentence

formal The cuckooed bird perched on the branch, calling out its distinctive song.

informal We knew it was morning when we heard the cuckooed bird outside our window.

slang I swear that bird cuckooed so loud, it woke me up from a deep sleep.

figurative Her laugh cuckooed through the room, bringing joy to everyone who heard it.

Grammatical Forms of cuckooed

• past tense: cuckooed
• plural: cuckooed
• comparative: more cuckooed
• superlative: most cuckooed
• present tense: cuckoo
• future tense: will cuckoo
• perfect tense: have cuckooed
• continuous tense: is cuckooing
• singular: cuckooed
• positive degree: cuckoo
• infinitive: to cuckoo
• gerund: cuckooing
• participle: cuckooing

Origin and Evolution of cuckooed

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French/Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'cuckooed' originates from the Old French word 'cocu', meaning cuckold, which in turn comes from the Latin word 'cuculus', referring to the cuckoo bird known for laying its eggs in other birds' nests.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe someone who has been cheated on or deceived in a relationship, the term 'cuckooed' has evolved to also mean being tricked or fooled in a broader sense.