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- [koks-kohm]
- /ˈkɒksˌkoʊm/
- /ˈkɒks.kəʊm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koks-kohm]
- /ˈkɒksˌkoʊm/
Definitions of coxcomb word
- noun coxcomb a foppish man 3
- noun coxcomb the cap, resembling a cock's comb, worn by a jester 3
- noun coxcomb a cap topped with a notched strip of red cloth like a cock's comb, formerly worn by jesters 3
- noun coxcomb a silly, vain, foppish fellow; dandy 3
- noun coxcomb a conceited, foolish dandy; pretentious fop. 1
- noun coxcomb Archaic. head; pate. 1
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Origin of coxcomb
First appearance:
before 1565 One of the 32% oldest English words
First recorded in 1565-75; spelling variant of cockscomb
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Parts of speech for Coxcomb
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coxcomb popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coxcomb
noun coxcomb
- fool — to trick, deceive, or impose on: They tried to fool him.
- dandy — A dandy is a man who thinks a great deal about his appearance and always dresses in smart clothes.
- buck — A buck is a US or Australian dollar.
- cap — A cap is a soft, flat hat with a curved part at the front which is called a peak. Caps are usually worn by men and boys.
- dude — a man excessively concerned with his clothes, grooming, and manners.
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