Gockel

== German == === Etymology === Attested 16th century, but probably older. Perhaps from Proto-Germanic *kukkaz, though similar forms exist independently in many languages. Ultimately onomatopoeic. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˈɡɔkəl/ Rhymes: -ɔkl̩ === Noun === Gockel m (strong, genitive Gockels, plural Gockel) (informal, regional) cock, rooster Synonym: Hahn (figurative, more common) a man who is conceited, arrogant, and swank, often to the point of being ridiculous ==== Declension ====