Coxcomb

['kɒkskəʊm]

Definition

(noun.) a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments.

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Definition

(n.) A strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps.

(n.) The cap itself.

(n.) The top of the head, or the head itself

(n.) A vain, showy fellow; a conceited, silly man, fond of display; a superficial pretender to knowledge or accomplishments; a fop.

(n.) A name given to several plants of different genera, but particularly to Celosia cristata, or garden cockscomb. Same as Cockscomb.

Editor: Margaret

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Beau, fop, dandy, popinjay, exquisite, jackanapee, PETIT-MAÎTRE, prig, man of dress; vain, showy fellow.

Checker: Presley

Synonyms and Antonyms

SYN:Fop, dandy, puppy, prig, pedant

ANT:Genius, savant, authority, celebrity, philosopher, sage

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Definition

n. a strip of red cloth notched like a cock's comb which professional fools used to wear: a fool: a fop.—adjs. Coxcom′bical Coxcom′ical foppish: vain.—n. Coxcombical′ity.—adv. Coxcom′bically.—n. Cox′combry the manner of a coxcomb.

Editor: Samantha

Unserious Contents or Definition

To dream of a coxcomb, denotes a low state of mind. The dreamer should endeavor to elevate his mind to nobler thoughts.

Checker: Zachariah

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