cowson

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Meaning · English

An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git.

Register: archaic, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Dance, yuh funny-faced cowson.

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 “cowson” mean?

An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git.

Is “cowson” formal or informal?

cowson is generally archaic, slang.