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Definition of cockamamie

cockamamie

/ˈkɑː.kəˌmeɪ.mi/
cock · a · ma · mie
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cockamamie Lexical Profile

cockamamie Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

North American Ridiculous, implausible, or completely absurd (especially of an excuse, story, or scheme).

Example

"The contractor came up with some cockamamie excuse about why the kitchen renovation was three weeks behind schedule."

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• Nearby Words

cock
cock-of-the-rock
cockadoodledoo
cockamamie
cockapoo
cockatiel
cockatoo

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in 1940s American slang, the word is a playful alteration of 'decalcomania,' the process of transferring pictures onto skin or surfaces, which referred to the cheap temporary tattoos included as prizes in Cracker Jack boxes and penny candy.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cockamamie. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cockamamie
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