Leacock lea·cock US/ˈliˌkɑk/ uncommon noun 1. Canadian economist best remembered for his humorous writings (1869-1944) SynonymsStephen LeacockStephen Butler Leacock Related words Broader terms economisthumorist WordNet 2.1 (Princeton University). CMU Pronouncing Dictionary. WordNet 2.1 Copyright Princeton University. All rights reserved.