turkey cock
Americannoun
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the male of the turkey.
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a strutting, pompous, conceited person.
noun
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a male turkey
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an arrogant person
Etymology
Origin of turkey cock
First recorded in 1535–45
Example Sentences
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Sir Mador, as red as a turkey cock, was making it up with Sir Pinel the poisoner, who had come back incognito.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Arthur was as red as a turkey cock.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
A turkey cock was strutting on the grass by the old cherry tree.
From Hoosier Mosaics by Maurice Thompson
“And now if you’ll move, young turkey cock, we’ll just take our boat,” said another of the claimants.
From Gold by Stewart Edward White
He sprang to his feet, red as a turkey cock, and turned round to find Vivien at his elbow.
From Second String by Anthony Hope
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