coxcomb (Meaning)
coxcomb (n)
a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red
the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds
Synonyms & Antonyms of coxcomb
coxcomb Sentence Examples
- The brightly colored coxcomb on the rooster's head bobbed as it strutted around the farmyard.
- In the 16th century, jesters often wore a cap with a red flap called a coxcomb.
- Despite its beautiful flowers, the coxcomb plant is considered a weed in some parts of the world.
- The unusual shape of the coxcomb flower earned it the nickname "brain coral."
- The artist used vibrant red paint to depict the flamboyant coxcomb on the cardinal's head.
- "Don't be such a coxcomb!" she exclaimed, rolling her eyes at his boastful behavior.
- The old play, "The Coxcomb," satirized the pretentious fashions of the time.
- Gardeners can grow coxcombs in various colors, from fiery orange to soft pink.
- Though considered an insult today, "coxcomb" was once a common term for a dandy.
- The geologist examined the mineral sample, noting its unique coxcomb crystal formation.
FAQs About the word coxcomb
a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments, a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red, the fleshy red crest on the head
popinjay, fop, beau, Beau Brummell, cavalier, dude, pretty boy, gallant,macaroni, blade
slob, slob, sloven,sloven,
The brightly colored coxcomb on the rooster's head bobbed as it strutted around the farmyard.
In the 16th century, jesters often wore a cap with a red flap called a coxcomb.
Despite its beautiful flowers, the coxcomb plant is considered a weed in some parts of the world.
The unusual shape of the coxcomb flower earned it the nickname "brain coral."
