cogner

Definitions of cogner
  1. verb
    make a short high-pitched sound
    synonyms: cliqueter
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    type of:
    faire, émettre, émettre un son
    make a certain noise or sound
  2. verb
    sound like a car engine that is firing too early
    synonyms: cliqueter
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    type of:
    faire, émettre, émettre un son
    make a certain noise or sound
  3. verb
    make light, repeated taps on a surface
    synonyms: cliqueter, frapper, taper
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    type of:
    faire, émettre, émettre un son
    make a certain noise or sound
  4. verb
    hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
    synonyms: battre, cogner à
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    type of:
    battre, frapper
    deal a blow to, either with the hand or with an instrument
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