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turkeycock

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Etymology

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Equivalent to turkey +‎ cock; see turkey.

Noun

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turkeycock (plural turkeycocks)

  1. A male turkey.
    Synonyms: tom, stag
    Hypernym: cock
    Coordinate terms: turkey-hen; peacock
  2. (by extension) A pompous or vainglorious person.
    Synonym: peacock

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