cocktail
cocktail is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, cocktail is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofcocktail
- A mixed alcoholic beverage.
Synonyms: ckt, "mixed drink"
- A mixture of other substances or things.
Example: "Scientists found a cocktail of pollutants in the river downstream from the chemical factory."
- A horse, not of pure breed, but having only one eighth or one sixteenth impure blood in its veins.
- A mean, half-hearted fellow; a coward.
- A species of rove beetle, so called from its habit of elevating the tail.
- To adulterate (fuel, etc.) by mixing in other substances.
- To treat (a person) to cocktails.
Example: "He dined and cocktailed her at the most exclusive bars and restaurants."
- Ostentatiously lacking in manners.
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