peacock
noun
the male of the peafowl distinguished by its long, erectile, greenish, iridescent tail coverts that are brilliantly marked with ocellated spots and that can be spread in a fan.
peacocking
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present participleof peacock.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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He plays us Soulmate, a funny and affectionate tribute to Amy, powered by a peacocking guitar riff.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
Although the term is clinically obsolete, examples of male peacocking are as close as the nearest bejeweled Patek Philippe, sterling-silver rodeo belt buckle or jumped-up, gold-plated pickup.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 6, 2026
It was a novel turn for an artist venerated for his dexterity, his peacocking, his exuberance, his progressivism.
From New York Times ● Feb. 2, 2024
There is a boastfulness and peacocking at times.
From Salon ● Jan. 25, 2023
The King and Queen, it was said, did not like this peacocking, but might not help it.
From 1492 by Mary Johnston
