[TruthShallSetYouFree]

he made a big thing of cocking a snook

What the hell does "cocking a snook" mean. Speak English, for Heaven's sake. :)

[Da_Shrimp]

What the hell does "cocking a snook" mean. Speak English, for Heaven's sake. :)

Oh I say, do excuse me old chap. Had COMPLETELY forgotten you Colonials wouldn't follow, you know! Still, never mind, eh? ;-)

[RS]

To all those who care -

To "cock a snook" at someone is a bit more elaborate than simply thumbing one's nose. To "cock a snook" is a classic display of derision, properly performed by spreading the fingers of one hand, touching the tip of your nose with your thumb while sighting your opponent along the tips of your other fingers (what the British sometimes call a "Queen Anne's Fan," but what we more commonly call a "five-finger salute"), and waggling your fingers in the most annoying way possible. As a gesture, it doesn't really mean anything, but it does convey utter contempt rather well. Like all fine insulting gestures, cocking a snook always goes well with a Bronx Cheer, or raspberry, as an accompaniment. Crossing your eyes while doing all this is optional but definitely enhances the overall effect. And remember, kids, practice makes perfect


... and who says the British ( besides Benny Hill ) can't be funny ?

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

Speak English, for Heaven's sake

I think that is very much English!!!!

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