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coxcomb

UK
/ˈkɒks.kəʊm/
US
/ˈkɑks.koʊm/

Translations

coxcombnoun
coxcombs
pl
UK
/ˈkɒks.kəʊm/
US
/ˈkɑks.koʊm/
The coxcomb in the garden was bright red.
Петушок в саду был ярко-красным.
He was known as a coxcomb in the town for his extravagant clothing.
В городе его знали как щеголя за его экстравагантную одежду.
Additional translations
хвастун
пижон
Synonyms
fop
nincompoop
fool
popinjay
dandy

Definitions

coxcombnoun
A conceited, foolish dandy; a man overly concerned with his appearance and manners.
The party was full of coxcombs, each trying to outdo the other with their extravagant outfits.
A cap worn by professional jesters, adorned with a strip of red cloth resembling a rooster's comb.
The jester's coxcomb was a bright red, making him easily recognizable in the crowded court.
A plant of the genus Celosia, known for its brightly colored, plume-like flowers.
The garden was vibrant with coxcombs, their fiery colors standing out against the greenery.
The fleshy red crest on the head of a rooster.
The rooster's bright red coxcomb stood tall as it strutted around the yard.
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