cooze: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
Very LowTaboo, Slang, Vulgar
Quick answer
What does “cooze” mean?
An offensive and vulgar slang term for the female genitalia.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
An offensive and vulgar slang term for the female genitalia.
Offensive slang, primarily used to refer to women as sexual objects.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Very rare in British English; slightly more documented in American English, but still extremely uncommon in polite discourse.
Connotations
Extremely offensive and demeaning in both dialects.
Frequency
Exceedingly rare in written or spoken formal contexts; found in some explicit lyrics, pornography, and extremely coarse slang. Not used in mainstream media.
Grammar
How to Use “cooze” in a Sentence
Referential noun (used alone as a derogatory term)Vocabulary
Collocations
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Never used.
Academic
Never used.
Everyday
Not used in polite everyday conversation; would cause extreme offense.
Technical
Not applicable.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “cooze”
- Mistaking it for a playful or neutral term. It is not.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is considered highly offensive, derogatory, and misogynistic in all but the most specific subcultural contexts (e.g., certain explicit music lyrics). It should be avoided.
Understand it as a sign of extremely coarse and offensive language. It is not a word for language learners to use.
No. Any other claimed meanings are obscure, non-standard, or intentional misspellings of other words.
No, it has very low frequency and is not part of standard, polite, or even common vulgar vocabulary for most speakers.
An offensive and vulgar slang term for the female genitalia.
Cooze is usually taboo, slang, vulgar in register.
Cooze: in British English it is pronounced /kuːz/, and in American English it is pronounced /kuːz/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Not applicable due to offensive nature; not recommended for learning.
Conceptual Metaphor
Women conceptualised as purely sexual objects.
Practice
Quiz
The word 'cooze' is best described as: