cock a deaf 'un
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Meaning · English
To turn a deaf ear; to refuse to listen, or pretend not to have heard.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cock a deaf 'un” mean?
To turn a deaf ear; to refuse to listen, or pretend not to have heard.
Is “cock a deaf 'un” formal or informal?
cock a deaf 'un is generally slang.