Phrase guide

cock of the walk

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A proud or conceited person.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • c. 19th century, J. M. Crofts (attributed), The Irish Rover With his smart witty talk He was cock of the walk And he rolled the dames under and over

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: cock of the roost, rooster

Antonyms: none provided

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