coxcombry
coxcombry · coxcombries
A behaviour or manner that is characteristic of a coxcombA behaviour or manner that is characteristic of a coxcomb; a foppish behaviour.
/ˈkɒkskəmɹɪ/
Meaning
2 senses(countable, usually)A behaviour or manner that is characteristic of a coxcomb; a foppish behaviour.
(uncountable, usually)Behaviour or airs characteristic of a coxcomb; foppishness.
Origin
From coxcomb + -ry.From coxcomb + -ry.
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Forms
plural: coxcombries| Singular | coxcombry |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable