I. ˈtō(ˌ)kō noun
( -s )
Etymology: Portuguese, from Tupi
: a large So. American toucan ( Ramphastos toco ) that is chiefly black with the rump and throat white, the latter tinged with yellow and bordered with red, and the under tail coverts crimson
II. noun
also to·ko “
( -s )
Etymology: Hindi ṭoko, imperative of ṭoknā to blame
Britain : rigorous and usually physical chastisement
administer toco to the wretched fags nearest at hand — Thomas Hughes