English Word · Advanced
puttock
A predatory, greedy person
Pronunciation: /ˈpʌtək/
Meaning
A greedy person who exploits people unable to defend themselves.
Example
The old story portrays the landlord as a puttock who preys on the poor.
The old story portrays the landlord as a puttock who preys on the poor.
Practice tips
- Practice puttock out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.