Meaning of the word coot in English

What does coot mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

coot

US /kuːt/

UK /kuːt/

a foolish or eccentric old man

Example:

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The old coot was muttering to himself.

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He's a grumpy old coot, but he means well.

Synonym:

eccentric oddball crank geezer old man

a diving bird of the rail family, typically with a dark plumage and a prominent frontal shield on the head

Example:

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We saw a coot swimming gracefully on the pond.

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The coot has a distinctive white bill and frontal shield.

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