English to Hindi Dictionary

Hindi meaning of coxcomb

coxcomb

/ दम्भी; पाखण्डी; अंहकारी;

Synonym prig; hypocrite; cocky;

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English Dictionary:

1. Coxcomb

[n.]

- A strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps.
- The cap itself.
- The top of the head, or the head itself
- A vain, showy fellow; a conceited, silly man, fond of display; a superficial pretender to knowledge or accomplishments; a fop.
- A name given to several plants of different genera, but particularly to Celosia cristata, or garden cockscomb. Same as Cockscomb.