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
Gertie started to cry, but Katy flared up and turned red as a little turkey cock.
From Chicken Little Jane by Ritchie, Lily Munsell
"Those are handsome thin legs of yours," said the turkey cock.
From Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales First Series by Andersen, H. C. (Hans Christian)
At this unexpected rebuff, Zurdoki became as red as a turkey cock, and in his fury sought out the most hideous woman in the room.
From Pretty Michal by Jókai, Mór
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