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coxcomb

/koks-kohm/US // ˈkɒksˌkoʊm //UK // (ˈkɒksˌkəʊm) //

寇仲,寇寇,寇氏,寇克逊

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Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : a conceited, foolish dandy; pretentious fop.
    • : Archaic. head; pate.
    • : Obsolete. cockscomb.

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Examples

  • Parr was an arrogant old coxcomb, who abused the respectful kindness he received, and took his pipe into drawing-rooms.

  • Whereat Morsfield, certain that his parasitic thrasyleon apeing coxcomb would avoid extremities, mimicked him execrably.

  • Ill neer play at cards more when clubs is trump: I have a goodly coxcomb, sister, have I not?

  • George, though no coxcomb, had always dressed well and expensively; and George appeared inclined to do so still.

  • For it was impossible to be angry with a little coxcomb of such pitiful intelligence.