adj
Meaning 1
Proud and boastful.
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peacocky
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adj
Meaning 2
Of a horse: showy in motion; holding itself high while running.
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History
Etymology
Etymology tree Latin pāvōbor. Proto-Germanic *pāwô Proto-West Germanic *pāwō Old English pāwa Middle English pe Proto-Germanic *kukkaz Proto-West Germanic *kokk Old English cocc Middle English cok Middle English pecok English peacock English -y English peacocky From peacock + -y.