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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Arthur was as red as a turkey cock.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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
Accordingly, he conveyed to Oparre, Otoo's place of residence, a peacock and hen; a turkey cock and hen, one gander and three geese, a drake and four ducks.
From Narrative of the Voyages Round the World, Performed by Captain James Cook : with an Account of His Life During the Previous and Intervening Periods by Kippis, Andrew
And you have as much gall as a turkey cock, and are as hot into the bargain—You're always so hasty; among the hodge-podge of your foibles, passion is always predominant.
From Inkle and Yarico An opera, in three acts by Colman, George
Then the turkey cock puffed himself out as large as he could and inquired who he was, and the ducks waddled backwards, crying, "Quack, quack!"
From Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales First Series by Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian)
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