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Word: Coxcombical
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 17th century (in an earlier sense). From coxcomb + -ical
Definition:
Of action, speech, writing, etc.: characterized by vanity, pretentious affectation, or foppishness.
Variant Forms:
- coxcomical
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