cold-cock
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To hit someone with a cold cock.
Register: slang
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To hit someone with a club, bottle, or any object that gives additional force to the blow.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To knock someone unconscious.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “cold-cock” mean?
To hit someone with a cold cock.
Is “cold-cock” formal or informal?
cold-cock is generally slang.