Coot
WordNet
noun
(1) Slate-black slow-flying birds somewhat resembling ducks
WiktionaryText
Noun
- Any of various aquatic birds of the genus Fulica that are mainly black with a prominent frontal shield on the forehead.
- A stupid fellow; a simpleton; as, a silly coot.
- An elderly man.
- (with "the") A success; something excellent.
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- Man that song's the coot.
- Would be the coot if we could go this weekend!
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- Body louse.