Coxcomb

Quick meaning: Coxcomb is a noun meaning The fleshy red pate of a rooster.

Meaning

The fleshy red pate of a rooster.

More Meanings

1. (by extension) A foolish or conceited person; a dandy.
2. (historical) The cap of a court jester, adorned with a red stripe.

Example Sentences

[F]or tho' I am afraid the Doctor was a little of a Coxcomb, he might be nevertheleſs very much of a Surgeon.

And she nearly started a fight between two young fops in plumed hats and flouncy collars: "Clay-brained coxcomb!" "Mewling milk-livered maggot!"

Thanks to my stars, I once can see / A window here from scribbling free! / Here no conceited coxcombs pass, / To scratch their paltry drabs on glass; / Nor party-fool is calling names, / Or dealing crowns to George and James.

Word Forms

• coxcombs

Synonyms for coxcomb

Depending on context, synonyms include fool, popinjay, comb, cockscomb.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include comb, cockscomb, fop, prig, foolscap, backcomb.

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