peacocking

pea·cock

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pee-kok]
- /ˈpiˌkɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pee-kok]
- /ˈpiˌkɒk/

Definitions of peacocking word

noun plural peacocking the male of the peafowl distinguished by its long, erectile, greenish, iridescent tail coverts that are brilliantly marked with ocellated spots and that can be spread in a fan. 1
noun plural peacocking any peafowl. 1
noun plural peacocking a vain, self-conscious person. 1
noun plural peacocking (initial capital letter) Astronomy. the constellation Pavo. 1
verb without object peacocking to make a vainglorious display; strut like a peacock. 1

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Origin of peacocking

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English pecok, equivalent to pe- (Old English pēa peafowl < Latin pāvōn- pavo) + cok (Old English coc cock1)

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Parts of speech for Peacocking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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peacocking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

peacocking usage trend in Literature

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