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peacock

/ˈpiː.kɒk/

/ˈpi.kɑk/

peacocksubstantiv

peacocks

Pl.

/ˈpiː.kɒk/

/ˈpi.kɑk/

Übersetzungen

павлин

The peacock spread its colorful feathers.

Павлин расправил свои красочные перья.

Definitionen

The male of the peafowl species (especially Pavo cristatus or Pavo muticus), known for its large iridescent tail feathers that it can fan out in a spectacular display.

A peacock was calling loudly as it spread its brilliant tail in the courtyard.

A person who is very proud or vain, often showing off or seeking attention.

He was such a peacock, always boasting about his achievements at every opportunity.

Synonyme

bird of paradise

show-off

braggart

pavon

peacockverb

peacocked

Präteritum

peacocked

Partizip Perfekt

peacocking

Gerundium

/ˈpiːkɒk/

/ˈpiːkɑːk/

Übersetzungen

важничать

He likes to peacock around the office, showing off his new suit.

Он любит важничать в офисе, показывая свой новый костюм.

Zusätzliche Übersetzungen

капризничать

Definitionen

To behave in a way that is meant to attract attention or admiration, often by showing off or being ostentatious.

He loves to peacock around the office, always boasting about his latest achievements.

To display or flaunt (something) in a showy or ostentatious way.

She peacocked her designer handbag at the party to make sure everyone noticed.

Synonyme

show off

peacockadjektiv

more peacock

Komp.

most peacock

Super.

/ˈpiːkɒk/

/ˈpiːkɑːk/

Used attributively to denote a blue-green colour or iridescent quality reminiscent of a peacock’s plumage.

Definitionen

Of a blue-green colour or iridescent quality similar to that of a peacock's tail feathers.

She chose a peacock dress that shimmered under the ballroom lights.

Ostentatiously showy or flamboyant.

His peacock outfit drew all eyes the moment he walked into the hall.

Synonyme

peacockeigenname

Definitionen

A surname of English origin.

Edward Peacock was a noted 19th-century antiquarian.

A U.S. subscription video-on-demand service owned by NBCUniversal.

The new comedy series will be released exclusively on Peacock next month.