weathercock

• Substantiv, das einen Wetterhahn bezeichnet, also eine Vorrichtung, meist in Form eines Hahns, die die Windrichtung anzeigt. Im übertragenen Sinne auch eine Person, die ihre Meinung häufig ändert.

A noun referring to a weathervane, specifically one shaped like a rooster, used to show the direction of the wind.

1. Weather vane in rooster formB2formal

   A weather vane, especially one shaped like a rooster, used to show the direction of the wind.

   Wetterhahn

   • The old church had a copper weathercock on its spire.
   • Farmers often rely on a weathercock to predict wind changes.
   • The weathercock creaked as it turned in the strong breeze.

2. Figurative: changeable personC1informal

   A person who frequently changes their opinions, loyalties, or decisions.

   Wetterfahne

   • Politicians are often accused of being weathercocks, shifting with public opinion.
   • He's a weathercock when it comes to fashion trends.
   • Don't rely on her support; she's a weathercock.

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