word of the day
Monday | 11 Jul 2022
Cockalorum
[kawk-uh-lohr-uhm]
Noun
Dutch - early 18th century
- Definition
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A boastful and self-important person.
- Examples of word Cockalorum in a sentence
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“Muhammed Ali is a boxer who was as famous for his pre-fight cockalorum as for his knockouts in the ring.”
- Did you Know?
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The word “cockalorum” goes all the way back to 1715 when it was used to describe the Marquis of Hunty - son of the Duke of Gordon, a Celtic Highlander chief who was known as the “Cock of North” presumably due to his lack of humility.
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