Cuckooing

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Pronunciation: /ˈkʊkuˌɪŋ/

Definitions of cuckooing

noun a type of bird known for its call that sounds like 'cuckoo'

Example Sentences

A1 Cuckooing is when someone takes over another person's home.

A2 Cuckooing can be a form of housing fraud.

B1 Cuckooing is a serious issue in some urban areas.

B2 Authorities are working to combat cuckooing in communities.

C1 Cuckooing often involves vulnerable individuals being exploited.

C2 The practice of cuckooing can have devastating consequences for those affected.

verb the act of imitating the call of a cuckoo bird

Example Sentences

A1 She is cuckooing in the park with her friends.

A2 The birds cuckooing outside woke me up early in the morning.

B1 The practice of cuckooing involves taking over someone's home and using it for illegal activities.

B2 The police are investigating a case of cuckooing in the neighborhood.

C1 Cuckooing is a serious issue that can have negative consequences for both the victims and the perpetrators.

C2 The government has implemented new measures to combat cuckooing and protect vulnerable individuals.

Examples of cuckooing in a Sentence

formal Authorities are cracking down on the illegal practice of cuckooing in urban areas.

informal I heard that some people are cuckooing their friend's apartment while they are on vacation.

slang I can't believe she's cuckooing that guy's place while he's out of town!

figurative Her presence in the meeting room was like cuckooing in someone else's nest.

Grammatical Forms of cuckooing

past tense

cuckooed

plural

cuckooings

comparative

more cuckooing

superlative

most cuckooing

present tense

cuckoos

future tense

will cuckoo

perfect tense

have cuckooed

continuous tense

is cuckooing

singular

cuckooing

positive degree

cuckoo

infinitive

to cuckoo

gerund

cuckooing

participle

cuckooed

Origin and Evolution of cuckooing

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'cuckooing' originated from the behavior of cuckoo birds, which lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'cuckooing' has evolved to also refer to the practice of criminals taking over the homes of vulnerable individuals for illegal activities, such as drug dealing or human trafficking.