coxcombry
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒkskəmɹɪ/
The English word “coxcombry” has 2 meanings listed here.
noun
- A behaviour or manner that is characteristic of a coxcomb; a foppish behaviour.
- Behaviour or airs characteristic of a coxcomb; foppishness.
Etymology
From coxcomb + -ry.
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