Coxcombry
[koks-kohm-ree] /ˈkɒksˌkoʊm ri/
noun, plural coxcombries.
1.
the manners or behavior of a .
2.
a foppish trait.
/ˈkɒksˌkəʊmrɪ/
noun (pl) -ries
1.
conceited arrogance or foppishness
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