Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koks-kohm]
- /ˈkɒksˌkoʊm/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koks-kohm]
- /ˈkɒksˌkoʊm/
Definitions of coxcombical word
- adjective coxcombical of or resembling the characteristic nature of a coxcomb 3
- adjective coxcombical conceited; foppish 3
- noun coxcombical a conceited, foolish dandy; pretentious fop. 1
- noun coxcombical Archaic. head; pate. 1
- noun coxcombical Obsolete. cockscomb (def 2). 1
- noun coxcombical Like, or in the style of, a coxcomb. 1
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Origin of coxcombical
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 Coxcombical
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
coxcombical 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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coxcombical usage trend in Literature
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