English Explanatory Dictionary

coxcombry

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A behaviour or manner that is characteristic of a coxcomb; a foppish behaviour.
  2. Behaviour or airs characteristic of a coxcomb; foppishness.

Pronunciation

kŏksʹkəmrĭ /ˈkɒkskəmɹɪ/

Word forms

coxcombry coxcombries

Etymology

From coxcomb + -ry.

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