Topic: word of the day: petcock
boof started this discussion 1 month ago #132,775
petcock --Merriam-Webster
noun
pet·cock ˈpet-ˌkäk
Synonyms of petcock
: a small cock, faucet, or valve for releasing a gas (such as air) or draining
Etymology
pet- (perhaps from petty) + cock
First Known Use
circa 1864, in the meaning defined above
noun
pet·cock ˈpet-ˌkäk
Synonyms of petcock
: a small cock, faucet, or valve for releasing a gas (such as air) or draining
Etymology
pet- (perhaps from petty) + cock
First Known Use
circa 1864, in the meaning defined above
Anonymous B joined in and replied with this 1 month ago, 24 minutes later[^] [v] #1,416,699
petcock is meme language for the drain plug at the bottom of ice chest
Anonymous C joined in and replied with this 1 month ago, 18 minutes later, 42 minutes after the original post[^] [v] #1,416,705
Would you rather have a pet rock or a pet cock?