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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

have a cob on en · VERB

Etymology

Unknown. Perhaps from cob (“male swan”), noted for its ill-temper. Compare have a corncob up one's arse (“to be ill-tempered”).

Meanings

  1. (Northern-England, qualifier:Liverpool) To be in a bad mood; be grumpy.

Forms

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having a cob on Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
had a cob on Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part lexicographic
had a cob on Tense=Past lexicographic
get a cob on alternative lexicographic
have got a cob on alternative lexicographic
has a cob on Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres lexicographic