noun
- Plural of cockfight; contests in which roosters are made to fight each other, often for gambling purposes.
Usage: Typically considered cruel and inhumane; illegal in most U.S. states and many countries.; Historically practiced in various cultures; now associated primarily with illegal underground activity.
Examples
- Cockfights were once popular entertainment in rural areas but are now banned in most states.
- The authorities raided the property and shut down the illegal cockfights.
- Animal welfare organizations work to prevent cockfights and prosecute those involved.
- Cockfights involve animal cruelty and are considered unethical by modern standards.
- The documentary exposed the underground world of cockfights in several countries.