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coot

/kuːt/

Перевод: Существительное, обозначающее аспидно-чёрную, медленно летающую водоплавающую птицу, отдалённо напоминающую утку.

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noun

B2formalcommon/kuːt/

A noun referring to a slate-black, slow-flying waterbird that somewhat resembles a duck.

  • 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее аспидно-чёрную, медленно летающую водоплавающую птицу, отдалённо напоминающую утку.
  1. Waterbird B2 formal

    A slate-black waterbird with a white bill and forehead, resembling a duck but with a more rounded body.

    • We saw a coot swimming near the reeds in the pond.
    • Coots are known for their aggressive behavior during nesting season.
    • The coot's distinctive white beak makes it easy to identify.

    🇷🇺Лысуха

  2. Foolish person B2 informal

    An informal term for a foolish or eccentric person, often used affectionately.

    • Don't be such an old coot!
    • He's a funny old coot who tells wild stories.
    • That crazy coot tried to fix the car with duct tape.

    🇷🇺Чудак

    Синонимы: codgercrankdoltfoolgeezernincompoopsimpleton

    Антонимы: geniussage

  • coots plural form
  • coots' possessive plural form
  • coot's possessive singular form