cowson
An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situationAn objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git.
Meaning
1 senses(London, South, archaic, slang)An objectionable, contemptible, unfortunate or stubborn person, place or situation (sometimes used ironically or humorously); bastard; git.
That cowson still owes me five quid.
Millwall lost again. What a cowson.
Origin
Attested since the 1920s. From cow + sonAttested since the 1920s. From cow + son
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