nounπShareA mixed alcoholic beverage."My friend ordered a strawberry cocktail at the bar. "drinkfoodentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mixture of other substances or things."Scientists found a cocktail of pollutants in the river downstream from the chemical factory."drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA horse, not of pure breed, but having only one eighth or one sixteenth impure blood in its veins."The farmer's prized stallion was a cocktail, having only a small amount of mixed blood in his lineage. "animalraceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA mean, half-hearted fellow; a coward."The new student, a real cocktail, didn't seem to want to participate in any group activities. "characterpersonnegativeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA species of rove beetle, so called from its habit of elevating the tail."The cocktail beetle lifted its tail high in the air while exploring the garden. "animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adulterate (fuel, etc.) by mixing in other substances."The mechanic cocktailled the gasoline with a cheaper, less potent blend to make the car run for longer. "substancechemistryfuelChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo treat (a person) to cocktails."He dined and cocktailed her at the most exclusive bars and restaurants."drinkentertainmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveπShareOstentatiously lacking in manners."The new student's cocktail approach to the class rules, ignoring instructions and interrupting others, made him unpopular. "attitudecharacterhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading