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cock of the walk
noun
the leader in a group, especially one with a conceited, domineering manner.
Origin:
1850–55
1850–55
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Cock of the walk
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| an arrangement of five objects, as trees, in a square or rectangle, one at each corner and one in the middle. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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World English Dictionary
| cock of the walk | |
| —n | |
| informal a person who asserts himself in a strutting pompous way | |
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Idioms & Phrases
cock of the walk
A conceited, bossy person, as in Since his last promotion he's been acting like the cock of the walk
he's unbearable. This expression alludes to the rooster's proud strut about the barnyard, asserting his rule over hens and chicks. [Mid-1800s]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
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