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
- (Northern-England, qualifier:Liverpool) To be in a bad mood; be grumpy.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |