英语词汇“peacocky”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组、英语词典-本地帮

单词

peacocky

释义

peacocky, a. (adv.)|ˈpiːkɒkɪ|
[f. peacock n. + -y.]
Suggesting a peacock in walk, bearing, self-display, or showiness; assuming airs, showy: said of a person, or of a horse in reference to its bearing.
1866Ruskin Crown of Wild Olive iii. 192 You fancy, perhaps, that there is a severe sense of duty mixed with these peacocky motives?1871Daily News 23 Sept., There was a peacocky jauntiness about the whole regiment that is in keeping with the traditions of the light dragoon.1889Sat. Rev. 16 Mar. 326/1 The handsome, if somewhat peacocky chestnut stallion, Trocadero.1898J. Arch Story of Life ii. 31 These peacocky youngsters would cheek the lads in smock-frocks, whenever they got a chance.
B. as adv. In the manner of a peacock; with a showy air.
1861G. Meredith Evan Harrington II. ix, She's grown since she's been countessed, and does it peacocky.

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