Cot (noun / UK & US Slang)
(Also heard as: My cot, Come to my cot, Back at the cot)
Definition:
In street slang, cot means your home or place. “Come to my cot” means come to my house. This is different from the ordinary British word “cot”, meaning a baby’s bed.
Where Cot Comes From:
It is probably a short form of “cottage”, and a way of saying place that grew in urban slang. It sits alongside “crib”, “yard” and “gaff” as a casual word for home, and it has been picked up by young people in the UK.
How People Actually Use Cot:
People say “chill at my cot” or “back at the cot”. It is a casual, friendly word and is mostly used by younger speakers. Older British speakers will think of a baby’s cot first, so context matters.
Is Cot Rude?
No, it is a relaxed everyday word.
Examples in the Wild:
- “Come to my cot after school.”
Meaning: Come to my house.
- “I am heading back to the cot.”
Meaning: I am going home.
- “Nice cot you have got here.”
Meaning: You have a nice home.
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