peacock
Translation
peacock, show-off
Examples
The peacock displayed its beautiful feathers.
The peacock displayed its beautiful feathers.
He struts around like a peacock.
He struts around like a peacock.
Grammar Patterns
a peacock (a type of bird) We saw a peacock at the zoo.
like a peacock (behaving vainly) He walks around like a peacock.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (person) show-off, braggart, exhibitionist
Etymology
A combination of Old English 'pēa' (from Latin 'pavo') and 'cock' (a male bird).
Memory Tips
Think of the male bird ('cock') that is proud ('P') of its beauty. The word 'peacock' refers specifically to the male.