cocker up
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To indulge (someone); to bolster, encourage (a person, feeling etc.).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
‘I think,’ said the irritated Blanford, ‘that we are all behaving like a gaggle of maiden aunts and the result will simply cocker up the girl's ego – already too swollen, in my humble opinion!’
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cocker up” mean?
To indulge (someone); to bolster, encourage (a person, feeling etc.).
Is “cocker up” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.