What does COOTS mean?

Parts of Speech:

Noun

Definitions:

• A black bird with a white bill and forehead, often found near water.
• An old, foolish person.

Pronunciations:

• US: /kuts/
• UK: /kuːts/

Origin and Usage:

The word "coots" originated from the Old English word "cote," meaning "coot." It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to the bird. The term "old coot" has been used since the 19th century to describe an old, foolish person.

Synonyms:

• Water hen
• Moorhen
• Baldpate
• Old fool
• Old codger

Related Words:

• Cooty
• Cotta
• Cotan
• Coted
• Cotes

Example Sentences:

• The coots were swimming in the pond.
• The old coot complained about everything.