Cuckoo
6 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An informal term for a person regarded as foolish, eccentric, or mentally confused.
“Don't listen to him, everyone at the office thinks he's a complete cuckoo.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cuck·oo
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Synonyms
fooleccentric
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Wordle
Three vowels with two O's at the end, the double-O finish and the CU- opener are distinctive patterns
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points, the doubled O and doubled C make it tricky to play but it burns awkward tiles from your rack
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