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peacock

UK
/ˈpiː.kɒk/
US
/ˈpi.kɑk/

Translations

peacocknoun
peacocks
pl
UK
/ˈpiː.kɒk/
US
/ˈpi.kɑk/
A peacock was calling loudly as it spread its brilliant tail in the courtyard.
Un paon criait bruyamment en déployant sa magnifique queue dans la cour.
paonAu figuré, pour une personne vaniteuse ou qui aime se faire remarquer.
He was such a peacock, always boasting about his achievements at every opportunity.
C'était un vrai paon, toujours à se vanter de ses exploits à la moindre occasion.
Synonyms
bird of paradise
show-off
braggart
pavon
peacockverb
peacocked
Past Simple
peacocked
Past Participle
peacocking
Gerund
UK
/ˈpiːkɒk/
US
/ˈpiːkɑːk/
se pavanerEmploi familier pour « se faire remarquer ».
He loves to peacock around the office, always boasting about his latest achievements.
Il adore se pavaner au bureau, en se vantant toujours de ses dernières réussites.
Additional translations
faire étalage dePour un objet ou un attribut exhibé de manière ostentatoire.
Synonyms
strut
parade
swagger
show off
flaunt
prance
grandstand
posture
boast
vaunt
peacockadjective
more peacock
Comp.
most peacock
Super.
UK
/ˈpiːkɒk/
US
/ˈpiːkɑːk/
Used attributively to denote a blue-green colour or iridescent quality reminiscent of a peacock’s plumage.
vert paonPour une couleur bleu-vert irisée.
She chose a peacock dress that shimmered under the ballroom lights.
Elle a choisi une robe vert paon qui scintillait sous les lumières de la salle de bal.
voyantAu figuré, pour un style ostentatoire ou flamboyant.
His peacock outfit drew all eyes the moment he walked into the hall.
Sa tenue voyante a attiré tous les regards dès qu'il est entré dans la salle.
Synonyms
flashy
gaudy
flamboyant
ostentatious
showy
peacocky
vain
strutting
colorful
garish
ornate
extravagant

Definitions

peacocknoun
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.
peacockverb
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.
peacockadjective
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.
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