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Peacocky

adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Proud and boastful.

    "From his short passes to the hip-length tan winter coat he slipped on after the game, Pennington proved in myriad ways that he was all about being practical, not peacocky."

  2. 2
    Of a horse: showy in motion; holding itself high while running.

    "“Samson 4th” was third, a smart, peacocky horse, favoured by his marvellous action, which invariably catches the Judge's eye."

Etymology

From peacock + -y.

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