Coxcomb
7 lettersnounrareUpdated June 2026
Definition
A vain and foolish man who is excessively proud of his appearance and social accomplishments.
“The coxcomb spent more time admiring himself in mirrors than attending to any useful work.”
Pronunciation
Syllables
cox·comb
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Synonyms
cockscombcomb
Antonyms
modest person
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