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noun- The behavior or manners of a conceited, foolish dandy; The behavior or manners of a pretentious fop.

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  • Rome and Florence, and they would be quits with him and his "coxcombry."
  • He is born in coxcombry, cradled in coxcombry, and educated in coxcombry.
  • He was clean shaved: clean shaving is a favorite coxcombry of the deacon class.
  • He looked crestfallen for a moment: then his thorough coxcombry resumed its sway.
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