1. (

• cock ,

) tilt or slant to one side; "cock one's head" ;

2. (

• cock

) set the trigger of a firearm back for firing ;

3. (

• tittup ,
• swagger ,
• ruffle ,
• prance ,
• strut ,
• sashay ,
• cock

) to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others; "He struts around like a rooster in a hen house" ;