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Learn the dual meanings of the word coot in this concise vocabulary lesson. We explore its primary definition as a slate-black waterbird known for its slow flight and white forehead shield, as well as its informal use to describe an eccentric or foolish person. This lesson covers essential identification tips for the bird, common informal examples like calling someone a crazy old coot, and the origin of the popular idiom bald as a coot. Watch this video to master the literal and figurative uses of this unique English noun.

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An old coot swims among the reeds at the edge of a pond.