coxcomb

[ koks-kohm ]
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noun
  1. a conceited, foolish dandy; pretentious fop.

  2. Archaic. head; pate.

  1. Obsolete. cockscomb (def. 2).

Origin of coxcomb

1
First recorded in 1565–75; spelling variant of cockscomb

Other words for coxcomb

Other words from coxcomb

  • cox·comb·i·cal [koks-kom-i-kuhl, -koh-mi-], /kɒksˈkɒm ɪ kəl, -ˈkoʊ mɪ-/, cox·comb·ic, adjective
  • cox·comb·i·cal·ly, adverb

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How to use coxcomb in a sentence

  • The bird's-nest seemed like glue or isinglass, but the coxcombs were palatable.

    The Art of Entertaining | M. E. W. Sherwood

British Dictionary definitions for coxcomb

coxcomb

/ (ˈkɒksˌkəʊm) /


noun
  1. a variant spelling of cockscomb

  2. archaic a foppish man

  1. obsolete the cap, resembling a cock's comb, worn by a jester

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