turkeycock
nounUK /ˈtɜːkiˌkɒk/
US /ˈtɜːrkiˌkɑːk/
A turkeycock is a male turkey.
The turkeycock spread its tail feathers to look big and fancy.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A proud or conceited person who acts puffed up with self-importance.
He strutted around the office like a turkeycock after his promotion.
3. A showy, pompous display or manner.
The speech was full of turkeycock bluster and little substance.
4. A large bird of the turkey family, especially when used as food.
The farmer raised a fine turkeycock for the holiday feast.