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cockblocking

(slang, vulgar) The act or attempt of impeding another's intended goal of a romantic relationship or sexual intercourse.

ˈkɑkˌblɔŋkDocumented since 1990s1990sMillennialhistorical237 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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GlobalAvoid at work
#1·Apr 26, 2026Global

(slang, vulgar) The act or attempt of impeding another's intended goal of a romantic relationship or sexual intercourse.

For parents

Cockblocking means: The act or attempt of impeding another's intended goal of a romantic relationship or sexual intercourse.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. It carries sexual or vulgar connotations; not alarming on its own but worth understanding the context your teen heard it in. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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cockblocking means: The act or attempt of impeding another's intended goal of a romantic relationship or sexual intercourse.. Register: very informal, often derogatory or vulgar. Avoid in formal, business, academic, or polite writing. Even in casual speech the word can offend and is best left out of a learner's active vocabulary. Common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; always check the context before producing it yourself.

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GlobalAvoid at work
#2·Apr 26, 2026Global

(slang, vulgar) Of a person, who acts or attempts to impede another's intended goal of a romantic relationship or sexual intercourse.

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Cockblocking means: The act or attempt of impeding another's intended goal of a romantic relationship or sexual intercourse.. It is informal slang, fine in casual speech but not suited to formal contexts. It carries sexual or vulgar connotations; not alarming on its own but worth understanding the context your teen heard it in. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.

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Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.

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