coot

[kuːt]

coot Definition

  • 1a black bird with a white beak that lives near water
  • 2an old and foolish person

Using coot: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "coot" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The coot was swimming in the pond.

  • Example

    He's an old coot who doesn't understand modern technology.

  • Example

    Don't be such a coot, it's not that difficult.

coot Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for coot

Phrases with coot

  • wrinkled fingers after being in water for too long

    Example

    After spending hours in the pool, she had coot fingers.

  • a dance move where one leg is lifted and bent at the knee while the other leg remains on the ground

    Example

    He did the coot dance to entertain the children.

  • an old and foolish person

    Example

    He's such an old coot, he doesn't even know how to use a computer.

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Summary: coot in Brief

'Coot' [kuːt] refers to two distinct things: a black bird with a white beak that lives near water, and an old and foolish person. The phrase 'old coot' is often used to describe someone who is out of touch with modern technology or ideas. 'Coot' also has some idiomatic uses, such as 'coot fingers,' which describes wrinkled fingers after being in water for too long.