Synonyms of coxcomb

Noun


1. coxcomb, cockscomb, dandy, dude, fop, gallant, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse

usage: a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments

2. cockscomb, coxcomb, cap

usage: a cap worn by court jesters; adorned with a strip of red

3. comb, cockscomb, coxcomb, crest

usage: the fleshy red crest on the head of the domestic fowl and other gallinaceous birds

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Definition and meaning of coxcomb (Dictionary)