Cockatoo
noun
A type of large bird from Australia with a crest of feathers on its head and a loud voice.
We saw a beautiful white cockatoo at the zoo.
Often appears as...
- white cockatoo
- australian cockatoo
noun
A person who keeps watch for police or other dangers.
During their illegal activities, they always have a cockatoo on the lookout for the cops.
Often appears as...
- act as a cockatoo
- cockatoo on lookout
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
A type of large bird from Australia with a crest of feathers on its head and a loud voice.
We saw a beautiful white cockatoo at the zoo.
Often appears as...
- white cockatoo
- australian cockatoo
noun
A person who keeps watch for police or other dangers.
During their illegal activities, they always have a cockatoo on the lookout for the cops.
Often appears as...
- act as a cockatoo
- cockatoo on lookout
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Usage
Used primarily to describe Australian native birds, not common for birds from other regions.
The sanctuary specializes in Australian wildlife like kangaroos and cockatoos.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Meaning
Cockatoos symbolize joy and affection in some cultures; can add emotional depth in literary use.
Her laughter was as infectious as the squawk of a cockatoo.
Pro Tip 3/3Ornamental Pet
Cockatoos are often kept as pets; might refer to a cherished companion animal.
He taught his cockatoo to say 'hello' every time the phone rang.
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Usage
Used primarily to describe Australian native birds, not common for birds from other regions.
The sanctuary specializes in Australian wildlife like kangaroos and cockatoos.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Meaning
Cockatoos symbolize joy and affection in some cultures; can add emotional depth in literary use.
Her laughter was as infectious as the squawk of a cockatoo.
Pro Tip 3/3Ornamental Pet
Cockatoos are often kept as pets; might refer to a cherished companion animal.
He taught his cockatoo to say 'hello' every time the phone rang.
Pro Tip 1/3Regional Usage
Used primarily to describe Australian native birds, not common for birds from other regions.
The sanctuary specializes in Australian wildlife like kangaroos and cockatoos.
Pro Tip 2/3Symbolic Meaning
Cockatoos symbolize joy and affection in some cultures; can add emotional depth in literary use.
Her laughter was as infectious as the squawk of a cockatoo.
Pro Tip 3/3Ornamental Pet
Cockatoos are often kept as pets; might refer to a cherished companion animal.
He taught his cockatoo to say 'hello' every time the phone rang.
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Kh, kh, kh, kh, kh. A cacophony of cackling kookaburras and cockatoos in Kakadu couldn't quite quit ketamine. Alright, now in the beatboxing world,
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Camo Fish in Action PIPE...
the leaf scorpionfish a similar strategy to the ghost pipefish the leaf scorpionfish has evolved itself to look like a leaf on the sand example for the cockatoo wasp fish a final example of
Video examples
What happens in your...
Kh, kh, kh, kh, kh. A cacophony of cackling kookaburras and cockatoos in Kakadu couldn't quite quit ketamine. Alright, now in the beatboxing world,
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Quote examples
George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
Home life is no more natural to us than a cage is natural to a cockatoo.
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Cathy Rigby
American Athlete
I have three dogs and a cockatoo.
Quote examples
George Bernard Shaw
Irish Playwright
Home life is no more natural to us than a cage is natural to a cockatoo.
Quote examples
Cathy Rigby
American Athlete
I have three dogs and a cockatoo.
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