cock a snook (at) (Meaning)

cock a snook (at)

to show that one does not respect or value (something)

The rebellious students cocked a snook at the school administration's strict dress code.
The mischievous child cocked a snook at her parents while she ran off to play.
The politician's enemies cocked a snook at his attempts to justify his unethical behavior.
The rebels cocked a snook at the invading army and continued their resistance.
The underdog team cocked a snook at the odds and emerged victorious from the game.
The dissident artist cocked a snook at censorship and displayed his controversial works publicly.
The prankster cocked a snook at the traffic officer and drove past him with a grin.
The arrogant teenager cocked a snook at the consequences of his reckless behavior.
The underdog boxer cocked a snook at the champion and knocked him out in the first round.
The rebellious youth cocked a snook at society's norms and embraced a life of alternative culture.

to show that one does not respect or value (something)

laugh (at),mock, shoot down, rag on, tease, jeer, deride, jibe, ridicule, gibe

approve,sanction, endorse, applaud,commend,indorse

The rebellious students cocked a snook at the school administration's strict dress code.

The mischievous child cocked a snook at her parents while she ran off to play.

The politician's enemies cocked a snook at his attempts to justify his unethical behavior.

The rebels cocked a snook at the invading army and continued their resistance.