turkey cock

• Designação antiga e pejorativa de um homem considerado presunçoso, arrogante ou convencido, usada como insulto. A expressão compara esse homem a um peru macho, conhecido por seu andar empinado e aparência vaidosa.

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.

   Peru macho

   • 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.

   Pessoa arrogante

   • 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.