turkey cock

American  

noun

1. the male of the turkey.

2. a strutting, pompous, conceited person.

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turkey cock British  

noun

1. a male turkey

2. an arrogant person

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Etymology

Origin of turkey cock

First recorded in 1535–45

Example Sentences

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

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

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

Through the alder thicket I could just see his shapely form, strutting about like a turkey cock; then for a moment he stood upright, with his feathers lying close.

From Golden Days for Boys and Girls Volume VIII, No 25: May 21, 1887 by Elverson, James