cuckoo's nest meaning

UK US /ˈkukuz nɛst/ 3 syllables

cuckoo's nest (noun): pejorative terms for an insane asylum.

Definition of cuckoo's nest

  1. pejorative terms for an insane asylum

    Synonyms: Bedlam, booby hatch, crazy house, funny farm, funny house, loony bin, madhouse, nut house, nuthouse, sanatorium, snake pit

    Type of: mental hospital

How to pronounce cuckoo's nest

cuckoo's nest is pronounced /ˈkukuz nɛst/ in American English. It has 3 syllables.

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