Meat Cuts Glossary

noun the joint in the hind leg of a horse, cow, or other quadruped, equivalent to the human ankle but bending in the opposite direction

verb to pawn or sell something

• The jeweler appraised the value of the gold hock.
• I'm thinking of hocking my old jewelry for some extra cash.
• I can't believe he hocked his phone to buy a new video game.
• She hocked her car to pay off her debts.

noun a high-quality cut of beef taken from the tenderloin area of a cow

• The restaurant is known for its perfectly cooked filet mignon.
• I always order the filet mignon when I go out for a fancy dinner.
• That filet mignon was so bomb, I could eat it every day.
• His performance on stage was like a perfectly seasoned filet mignon - flawless and impressive.