What does POCKS mean?

Parts of Speech

Pocks is a noun and a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, pocks refers to the marks or scars left on the skin by smallpox or other infectious diseases. As a verb, it means to mark or scar in this way.

Pronunciations

US: /pɑks/

UK: /pɒks/

Origin and Usage

The word pocks has been in use since the 16th century and is derived from the Middle Dutch word "pokken," meaning "pustules." It is commonly used in medical contexts to describe the scars left by diseases such as smallpox.

Synonyms

Other words that can be used to describe the marks left by smallpox or other infectious diseases include scars, blemishes, and lesions.

Related Words

Other 5 letter words related to pocks include:

• Spock
• Cocks
• Socks
• Mocks
• Docks

Example Sentences

As a noun:

The smallpox vaccine has all but eliminated the threat of pocks.

Her face was covered in pocks from a childhood bout of chickenpox.

As a verb:

The disease had pocked his skin with scars.

The hailstorm had pocked the surface of the car with dents and dings.