How Do You Spell CUCKOO?

Pronunciation: [kˈʊkuː] (IPA)

The word "cuckoo" is spelled with three syllables and six letters. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈkʊku/, indicating that the first syllable is pronounced with a short "u" sound and the second syllable with a long "oo" sound. The final syllable is pronounced with a shorter "u" sound. Interestingly, the spelling of this word does not correspond exactly to its pronunciation, making it a bit tricky to spell correctly without practice.

CUCKOO Meaning and Definition

1. Cuckoo is a noun with several definitions, both literal and figurative.

   The most common usage of "cuckoo" refers to a medium-sized bird belonging to the Cuculidae family, specifically in the genus Cuculus. These birds are known for their unique behavior of laying their eggs in the nests of other bird species, leaving the unwitting hosts to incubate their eggs and raise the cuckoo chicks as their own. Hence, "cuckoo" can also be used as an adjective to describe this intriguing nesting behavior.

   In a figurative sense, "cuckoo" is often employed to describe someone who is mentally unstable or acting in an irrational or eccentric manner, akin to the bird's peculiar call. It can also be used informally as a slang term to express disbelief or surprise. Additionally, "cuckoo" may serve as an onomatopoeic term to imitate the sound made by the bird.

   Furthermore, "cuckoo" can be an adjective used to describe something that is characterized by or reminiscent of the bird's call or behavior. For instance, "cuckoo clocks" are traditional mechanical clocks that feature a bird-shaped figure that pops out and makes a sound, imitating the cuckoo's call.

   Overall, "cuckoo" encompasses a range of definitions, encompassing the bird species, its peculiar reproductive habits, a state of mental instability, and the expression of disbelief or surprise.

2. A well-known bird, so called from its note in spring.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for CUCKOO *

• cuckooo 100%

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Other Common Misspellings for CUCKOO

• cucoon
• cukoo
• cockoo
• cuckes
• cocoo
• cookoo
• bunkoo
• uckoo
• suckoo
• cackoon
• cuskon
• cuyoo
• jucko
• jucoo
• cackol
• cuckodom
• Rackoo
• Cackopo
• CUSOOO
• cunckor
• CUNOOO
• Clckon
• cucuoo
• cucke
• Pukoo
• Zucoo
• Cuckjo
• Cucjojo
• Junckoo
• Cuskko

Etymology of CUCKOO

The word "cuckoo" comes from Middle English "cukkow" or "cokkow", which ultimately originates from the Old French word "coucou". The Old French term was onomatopoeic, imitating the sound made by the cuckoo bird. It is believed that the word was imitative of the cuckoo's song because the bird's call serves as its common association. Over time, the word "cuckoo" became standardized in English and has been used to refer to the bird since the 13th century. Additionally, the term "cuckoo" has taken on metaphorical meanings, such as referring to someone who is foolish or crazy.

Idioms with the word CUCKOO

• a cuckoo in the nest The idiom "a cuckoo in the nest" refers to a person or thing that doesn't belong or is out of place in a particular situation or environment. It is often used to describe an intruder or someone who disrupts the harmony or unity of a group or family.
• Cloud Cuckoo Land The idiom "Cloud Cuckoo Land" refers to an imaginary or unrealistic place or state of mind, characterized by extreme idealism, impracticality, or fantasy. It denotes a situation or perspective that is detached from reality and lacking practicality or feasibility.
• cuckoo in the nest The idiom "cuckoo in the nest" refers to a person or thing that doesn't belong, usually in a family or a group. It implies someone or something that is out of place or doesn't fit in with the rest.
• live in cloud-cuckoo land The idiom "live in cloud-cuckoo land" means to have unrealistic ideas or expectations, and to be detached from reality. It is often used to describe someone who is overly optimistic or naive.
• be in cloud-cuckoo land The idiom "be in cloud-cuckoo land" means to be in a state of unrealistic or absurdly optimistic fantasy or illusion.

Similar spelling words for CUCKOO

• quick-wittedness,
• Quokka,
• cog,
• Kekoa,
• CAYIG,
• cock-a-leekie,
• QUIK,
• C1q,
• pressure-cook,
• Guiac,
• CACA,
• Gowk,
• cooke,
• cuckoos,
• CJK,
• KOK,
• Kiyoko,
• ghq,
• Queck,
• Cawky,
• guaiac,
• GEICO,
• Kwaku,
• GUG,
• cluck,
• cookie-cutter,
• WKYC,
• Kaka,
• KCQ,
• Caeca,
• Keaka,
• Gag-toothed,
• GHC,
• Viz-cacha,
• drop-kick,
• GCW,
• CCCA,
• Kyack,
• KCC,
• Quoke,
• Guaco,
• WCAC,
• CUG,
• Cock-brained,
• quack-quack,
• kok-saghyz,
• quick,
• guck,
• CQC,
• gawky,
• Keke,
• Kiki,
• KEC-62,
• Kecky,
• WQQC,
• CAUGA,
• Gog,
• cuckoo-bumblebee,
• CACD/CWC,
• GWC4,
• WKKK,
• quick-temperedness,
• cook,
• Keiki,
• cake,
• GGG,
• Quook,
• Dandy-cock,
• CGCAA,
• GAK,
• Kagu,
• GCU,
• COGO,
• khaki,
• cusk,
• Kach,
• quick-eared,
• quick-witted,
• CAOC-N,
• KGO,
• cocky,
• Caique,
• cocoon,
• KWIC,
• cuke,
• kokka,
• KUC,
• kook,
• cocoa,
• Cookey,
• Quag,
• quick-freeze,
• CAC,
• Kaique,
• KEK,
• QIC,
• Cag,
• KOC,
• Keck,
• CCAC,
• CACH,
• Kayko,
• quaggy,
• Kawika,
• cookie,
• Tough-cake,
• chuck,
• CUCU,
• Coak,
• cock-a-doodle-doo,
• Kicky-wisky,
• Queach,
• CGC,
• kweek,
• Koku,
• WGHQ,
• micro-cook,
• GWC8,
• Kyoko,
• CCK,
• Kiwikiwi,
• cooky,
• KWC,
• gheg,
• coach-and-four,
• quack,
• goal-kick,
• quick-change,
• half-cock,
• CGG,
• cloud-cuckoo-land,
• Keoki,
• cuzco,
• cacao,
• Cogue,
• GGC,
• couch,
• CAOC,
• kaki,
• GHG,
• KKG,
• Coag,
• Coque,
• GCC,
• KCA,
• CCG,
• Keiko,
• quicky,
• HKC,
• gaga,
• cocky-leeky,
• GOK,
• gag,
• cockatoo,
• Galacta-gogue,
• KIG,
• QAQ,
• QCA,
• cock-a-hoop,
• KHC,
• CAC/CIC,
• KEC,
• cock,
• GCO,
• Quica,
• Keech,
• KAC,
• koch,
• coke,
• Cookee,
• QQQ,
• CUCO,
• CUK,
• quick-tempered,
• GKO,
• C3c,
• KCK,
• CAEYC,
• KWG,
• Kioko,
• kick,
• GOOG,
• Cuca,
• CAC&W,
• kookie,
• Kika,
• Cawk,
• QIK,
• Twelfth-cake,
• CAC-T,
• GCG,
• kuki,
• CKC,
• keg,
• kwacha,
• COC,
• KGW,
• GKY,
• GKI,
• flannel-cake,
• KWK,
• KCG,
• GUK,
• coca,
• WGC,
• caik/kaiki,
• cachou,
• gogh,
• kochia,
• Kiko,
• kok-sagyz,
• quake,
• KIC,
• QWK,
• WKIG,
• Cack,
• Quech,
• quick-freezes,
• GWC,
• Cock-padle,
• WKYK,
• KUK,
• Cockeye,
• KAAQ,
• Cacau,
• CWG,
• khoikhoi,
• CACO,
• CACC,
• Quick-scented,
• GAC,
• ccc,
• HKG,
• CAG-PAI,
• cuccia,
• Mill-cake,
• COQ,
• Kweku,
• cagy,
• kike,
• gca,
• CAIC,
• Geic,
• kuki-chin,
• CAQ,
• C2C,
• CAOHC,
• Koga,
• CAQI,
• gecko,
• quick-froze,
• WCAG,
• CAAC,
• CAC-40,
• CAK,
• coco,
• Kyke,
• kayak,
• quagga,
• quick-sighted,
• QCC,
• kawaka,
• CAGA,
• CWC,
• KACA,
• quick-freezing,
• Quaky,
• cusco,
• CAC2,
• CAGU,
• KHQ,
• WKCU,
• HGC,
• coigue,
• COK,
• GOC,
• quiaquia,
• CACO3-SRCO3,
• Quegh,
• Cauk,
• quick-frozen,
• KIK,
• gawk,
• kooky,
• Cuc,
• KAK,
• GAQ,
• coach,
• GWCC,
• cayuga.

Plural form of CUCKOO is CUCKOOS

Conjugate verb Cuckoo

CONDITIONAL

I would cuckoo

you would cuckoo

he/she/it would cuckoo

we would cuckoo

they would cuckoo

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be cuckooing

you would be cuckooing

he/she/it would be cuckooing

we would be cuckooing

they would be cuckooing

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have cuckoo

you would have cuckoo

he/she/it would have cuckoo

we would have cuckoo

they would have cuckoo

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been cuckooing

you would have been cuckooing

he/she/it would have been cuckooing

we would have been cuckooing

they would have been cuckooing

FUTURE

I will cuckoo

you will cuckoo

he/she/it will cuckoo

we will cuckoo

they will cuckoo

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be cuckooing

you will be cuckooing

he/she/it will be cuckooing

we will be cuckooing

they will be cuckooing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have cuckooed

you will have cuckooed

he/she/it will have cuckooed

we will have cuckooed

they will have cuckooed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been cuckooing

you will have been cuckooing

he/she/it will have been cuckooing

we will have been cuckooing

they will have been cuckooing

IMPERATIVE

you cuckoo

we let´s cuckoo

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to cuckoo

PAST

I cuckooed

you cuckooed

he/she/it cuckooed

we cuckooed

they cuckooed

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was cuckooing

you were cuckooing

he/she/it was cuckooing

we were cuckooing

they were cuckooing

PAST PARTICIPLE

cuckooed

PAST PERFECT

I had cuckooed

you had cuckooed

he/she/it had cuckooed

we had cuckooed

they had cuckooed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been cuckooing

you had been cuckooing

he/she/it had been cuckooing

we had been cuckooing

they had been cuckooing

PRESENT

I cuckoo

you cuckoo

he/she/it cuckooes

we cuckoo

they cuckoo

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am cuckooing

you are cuckooing

he/she/it is cuckooing

we are cuckooing

they are cuckooing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

cuckooing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have cuckooed

you have cuckooed

he/she/it has cuckooed

we have cuckooed

they have cuckooed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been cuckooing

you have been cuckooing

he/she/it has been cuckooing

we have been cuckooing

they have been cuckooing