turkey cock

• Veraltete und abwertende Bezeichnung für einen Mann, der als aufgeblasen, arrogant oder selbstgefällig gilt und oft als Beleidigung verwendet wird. Der Ausdruck vergleicht ihn mit einem Truthahn, der für seinen stolzen Gang und sein wichtigtuerisches Auftreten bekannt ist.

An old-fashioned and derogatory term for a man who is considered pompous, arrogant, or self-important, often used as an insult. The phrase likens such a person to a male turkey, known for its strutting and puffed-up display.

1. B1formal

   An adult male turkey, known for its large size, fan-shaped tail, and distinctive gobbling sound.

   Truthahn

   • The turkey cock strutted across the farmyard, displaying its feathers.
   • We saw a wild turkey cock in the forest.
   • The farmer raised several turkey cocks for breeding.

2. Pompous or arrogant personC1informalbritish

   A derogatory term for a man who is overly proud, self-important, or behaves in a showy manner.

   Aufgeblasener Mensch

   • He walked into the room like a turkey cock, expecting everyone to admire him.
   • Don't be such a turkey cock; nobody is impressed by your boasting.
   • The manager acted like a turkey cock during the meeting, interrupting everyone.