English · Slang Attested

cockatoo

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A lookout posted during a two-up game, when gambling was illegal.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Người canh gác trong trò chơi hai mặt

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “cockatoo” mean?

A lookout posted during a two-up game, when gambling was illegal.

Is “cockatoo” formal or informal?

cockatoo is generally slang.

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