English Dictionary

coxcombry

/ˈkɒkskəmɹɪ/

noun

(countable) A behaviour or manner that is characteristic of a coxcomb; a foppish behaviour. / (uncountable) Behaviour or airs characteristic of a coxcomb; foppishness.

His coxcombry was evident in his extravagant clothing and accessories.

意味（1）

(countable) A behaviour or manner that is characteristic of a coxcomb; a foppish behaviour.

He was clean shaved; clean shaving is a favorite coxcombry of the deacon class.

意味（2）

(uncountable) Behaviour or airs characteristic of a coxcomb; foppishness.

His manner was perhaps the more seductive, / Because he ne'er seem'd anxious to seduce; / Nothing affected, studied, or constructive / Of coxcombry or conquest: no abuse / Of his attractions marr'd the fair perspective, / To indicate a Cupidon broke loose, / And seem to say, Resist us if you can -- / Which makes a dandy while it spoils a man.