Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cockalorum
noun
ˌkɒk.əˈlɔː.rəm
Definition
A boastful and self-important person; one who exhibits an inflated sense of their own importance.
Examples
- The cockalorum at the party dominated the conversation, boasting about his achievements.
- Everyone grew tired of the cockalorum’s endless tales of his exploits.
- She dismissed him as a mere cockalorum, whose bravado was unearned.
Meaning
Cockalorum refers to someone who tends to be arrogant and braggadocious, often overestimating their own capabilities or significance.
Synonyms
- braggart
- blowhard
- vainglory
- egotist
