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cowson.

An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git.

6 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git.

    London · South · archaic · slang
    That cowson still owes me five quid.
    Millwall lost again. What a cowson.
Where this word comes from

Attested since the 1920s. From cow + son

adj
  1. Used for emphasis; bloody; fucking.

    London · South · archaic · not-comparable · slang
    That cowson nut is rusted frozen.
    That cowson car refused to start on the tenth attempt.
Where this word comes from

Attested since the 1920s. From cow + son

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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.