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    [Noun]  | "weath*er*cock" | \ ˈwe-t͟hər-ˌkäk \


    1: a vane often in the figure of a cock mounted so as to turn freely with the wind and show its direction

    2: a person or thing that changes readily or often


    Origin: 13th century ;

    [Noun]  | "weathercocks" 


    1: a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions;


      * e.g., " ... when the winds suddenly shifted on social values, the weathercocks wasted no time in proclaiming their newfound passion for conservatism "



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    [Noun]  | "weathercock" 


    1: a person who dexterously and expediently changes or adopts opinions;


      * e.g., " ... when the winds suddenly shifted on social values, the weathercocks wasted no time in proclaiming their newfound passion for conservatism "



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     [ "Weathercock" ]

    1: An inconstant person, someone who changes (decisions/opinions/plans) with the wind.

      * e.g.,  ... "Jacob is such a weathercock, he said wanted to go shopping with Dari today, but he changed his mind like one minute later." 

     [ "weathercock logic" ]

    1: the fallacious logic that justifies an action or result in whatever way it occurs. If it turns out to be good, it is justified and if not, it is also justified. For example, if a student fails his exams, this logic states that he fails because he has not studied hard. If he passes, it defends him by stating that he passes because of his diligence.

      * e.g.,  ... A weathercock logic is not reliable. 

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