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
Prince barked loudly, circling around the bristling turkey cock, undecided just how to get into the battle.
From Carolyn of the Corners by Endicott, Ruth Belmore
Somehow or other, as if by mutual arrangement, every eye seemed to be gradually focussed on poor Nick, who turned as red as a turkey cock.
From Motor Boat Boys on the St. Lawrence by Arundel, Louis
A solitary turkey cock alone scorned to participate in the hungry pleasures of the common herd.
From The Progressionists, and Angela. by Bolanden, Conrad von
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